Old Irish

American  

noun

1. the Irish language before c900. OIr, OIr.

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Old Irish British  

noun

1. the Celtic language of Ireland up to about 900 _ad , introduced to Scotland by Irish settlers about 500 _a.d

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Etymology

Origin of Old Irish

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Historically known as 'an Gabhar Fiáin' -- the wild goat -- the Old Irish Goat occupies a unique place in Irish folklore.

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026

Medieval goats displayed a broader range of genetic variation, while modern Old Irish Goats show clear signs of inbreeding.

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026

The team reported he was last seen at The Old Irish Pub in Barcelona.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2022

This book retells the ninth-century Old Irish poem “Pangur Ban,” a monk’s simple reflections on his companionship with his cat and the parallels between his scholarly pursuit of knowledge and the cat’s playful hunting.

From New York Times • Nov. 3, 2016

It is most all Old Irish, and they calls it Shelter.”

From The Gypsies by Leland, Charles Godfrey