Conchobar
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Bring this word to Conchobar dear, I am weak, with wounded sides.
From The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge by Dunn, Joseph
For, while Fergus was king of Ulster, he had courted the widow Ness and, in order to win her, promised to abdicate for the term of one year in favour of her son Conchobar.
From The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge by Dunn, Joseph
We are further told that at the court of Conchobar no one had the right to speak before the Druids had spoken.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 7 "Drama" to "Dublin" by Various
"He would not deceive thee, little boy," said Conchobar.
From The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge by Dunn, Joseph
"Good, now, ye boys," Conchobar cried; "take ye upon you the protection of the little lad."
From The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge by Dunn, Joseph
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