Deirdre

[deer-druh, -dree, dair-druh]

noun

1. Irish Legend.,  the wife of Naoise, who killed herself after her husband had been murdered by his uncle, King Conchobar.

2. a female given name.

Deirdre

/ ˈdɪədrɪ /

noun

1. Irish myth a beautiful girl who was raised by Conchobar to be his wife but eloped with Naoise. When Conchobar treacherously killed Naoise she took her own life: often used to symbolize Ireland See also Naoise

Example Sentences

Deirdre Vickers said in a written statement.

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Deirdre McCanney was the victim of a dog attack in May when her dog Chica was killed.

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Deirdre McConvey, one of the volunteer run directors at Ormeau Parkrun, said Grace has "become a local legend".

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For her spinoff to 2022’s big-screen hit “The Batman,” creator Lauren LeFranc brought an unusual perspective, burrowing deeply into new histories of twisted, impassioned characters — and stars Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti and Deirdre O’Connell enthusiastically bought in.

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Sinn Féin's Deirdre Hargey condemned what she called a "sinister" attack.

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