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Cuchulain

Cuchulainn or Cuchullain

noun
  1. Celtic myth a legendary hero of Ulster
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Examples from the Web for cuchulain

Historical Examples

  • Good, my lad,” said Cuchulain; “these are the tokens of a herald.

    Irish Fairy Tales

    Edmond Leamy

  • Cuchulain could not make up his mind to go, but sent Laeg, his charioteer.

    The Book of Hallowe'en

    Ruth Edna Kelley

  • It was the God, ngus, and he told how Cuchulain could be healed.

  • Cuchulain will not go at once but sends his charioteer into the other world.

  • Their lips approach but Cuchulain turns away as Emer speaks.

    Two plays for dancers

    William Butler Yeats