Fianna
[fee-uh-nuh]
- the Fenians.
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As her foot moved a great shout of joy rose from the Fianna.
Irish Fairy TalesJames Stephens
How does it happen that not one Fenian of the Fianna is at the side of his captain?
Irish Fairy TalesJames Stephens
The king and his son also agreed, and the decision was imparted to the Fianna.
Irish Fairy TalesJames Stephens
"They are fighting all the hounds of the Fianna," cried a champion.
Irish Fairy TalesJames Stephens
"If there was any way of warning the Fianna not to come here," Fionn murmured.
Irish Fairy TalesJames Stephens
Fianna
- a legendary band of Irish warriors noted for their heroic exploits, attributed to the 2nd and 3rd centuries adAlso called: Fenians
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