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Anglo-Irish

[ ang-gloh-ahy-rish ]
/ ˈæŋ gloʊˈaɪ rɪʃ /
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noun
persons of English descent living in Ireland.
adjective
of or relating to the Anglo-Irish or their speech.
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Origin of Anglo-Irish

First recorded in 1785–95
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British Dictionary definitions for Anglo-Irish

Anglo-Irish

noun
the Anglo-Irish (functioning as plural) the inhabitants of Ireland of English birth or descent
the English language as spoken in Ireland
adjective
of or relating to the Anglo-Irish
of or relating to English and Irish
of or relating to the English language as spoken in Ireland
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