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Fianna

[ fee-uh-nuh ]

plural noun

, Irish History.
  1. the Fenians.


Fianna

/ ˈfiːənə /

plural noun

  1. a legendary band of Irish warriors noted for their heroic exploits, attributed to the 2nd and 3rd centuries ad Also calledFenians


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Example Sentences

But the desire of the girl's heart was set upon Fergus who was a mortal, and one of the Fianna of Ireland.

Crom Duv lay on his back and laughed when he heard what message the men of the Fianna brought to him.

It was fairy music which Cnu taught to the musicians of the Fianna.

Conan, my dear love, give the warning whistle so that the Fianna will keep out of this place.

The very heroism of the Fianna is indeed but their pride and joy in one another, their good fellowship.

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