Deirdre

American  

[deer-druh, -dree, dair-druh] / ˈdɪər drə, -dri, ˈdɛər drə /

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.

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Deirdre British  

/ 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

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Example Sentences

And whenever she became overwhelmed while caring for her dying husband, Deirdre Fagan reminded herself to take things minute-by-minute.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sinn Féin South Belfast assembly member Deirdre Hargey described the incident as "disgusting".

From BBC

Her fight, with Ireland’s Deirdre Gogarty, generated so much buzz that it landed her on the cover of Sports Illustrated and elevated the sport.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Thursday, Deirdre Schifeling, chief political and advocacy officer for the American Civil Liberties Union, said protesters wanted to convey that "we are a country of equals."

From Barron's

Deirdre Schifeling, chief political and advocacy officer for the American Civil Liberties Union, told reporters Thursday that protesters wanted to convey that "we are a country of equals."

From Barron's