Naoise

[ nee-see, ney- ]

noun

, Irish Legend.

1. the husband of Deirdre and a nephew of Conchobar, by whom he was treacherously killed.

Naoise

/ ˈniːʃə /

noun

1. See Deirdre
   Irish myth the husband of Deirdre, killed by his uncle Conchobar See also Deirdre

Example Sentences

There, lying on the couches, the chess-board of ivory and gold between them, were Naoise and Deirdrê.

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But Deirdrê sprang from the shoulder of Naoise and would have killed the man ere he struck.

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From that day forward, Naoise held kingship over the thoughts and dreams of Deirdrê.

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Then said Naoise: “Although harm should come, for her dear sake I am willing to live in disgrace for the rest of my days.”

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And Naoise made answer: “Either a dead man, or the mark of where a man has lain hidden thou wilt find under the bracken.”

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