Conchobar

American

[kong-koh-wer, kon-uh-hoor, kon-oor] / ˈkɒŋ koʊ wər, ˈkɒn əˌhʊər, ˈkɒn ʊər /

noun

Irish Legend.

a king of Ulster, the uncle of Cuchulainn and the abductor of Deirdre.

Conchobar British

/ ˈkɒŋkəʊwə, ˈkɒnʊə /

noun

(in Irish legend) a king of Ulster at about the beginning of the Christian era See also Deirdre

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The Ultonianis grouped round the names of King Conchobar and the hero Cuchulainn, “the Irish Achilles,” the defender of Ulster against all Ireland, regarded by some as a solar hero.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" by Various

"Hey, God keep thy life,a O Fergus my master," says he; "where is Conchobar?"

From The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge by Joseph Dunn

"No, I appointed no one," replied Conchobar, for he had forgotten the little lad whom he had charged to come after him.

From The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge by Joseph Dunn

He made ready a feast for Conchobar and set out for Emain to invite him.

From The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge by Joseph Dunn

Verily, Conchobar 7with the Ulstermen7 is in his 'Pains' in Emain; thither fared my messengers 8and brought me true tidings8; naught is there that we need dread from Ulster's men.

From The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge by Joseph Dunn

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