Fergus
Americannoun
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Irish Legend. one of the great warrior kings of Ulster.
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a male given name.
noun
Example Sentences
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In Fergus Falls, where 28% of properties were considered to be vacation homes, 26% of for-sale listings had a price cut.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
"Modest in demeanour, yet monumental in achievement, Fergus never sought admiration, but earned it universally from team-mates, opponents, supporters and generations of young rugby players, who dreamed of following in his footsteps."
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
“Most insurers have seen well over 300 new submissions in the last few weeks,” said Fergus Critchley, global head of terrorism and political violence at broker WTW.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
Fergus said she had been alerted by a dog walker and "rushed down" to the cemetery.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
The destruction of Emania is recorded by the Four Masters under the year 331, when Fergus, King of Ulster, was defeated and slain by the three Collas.
From Beauties and Antiquities of Ireland by Russell, T. O.
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