Garda Síochána

/ (ˈɡɑːrdə ˌʃɪəˈxɑːnə) /

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noun

the police force of the Republic of Ireland

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Word Origin for Garda Síochána

C20: from Irish Gaelic garda guard + síochána of the peace, from síocháin peace

Words nearby Garda Síochána

Garcilaso de la Vega, garçon, Gard, Garda, gardant, Garda Síochána, garde-manger, garden, Gardena, garden apartment, garden center

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How to use Garda Síochána in a sentence

Olaf was nine winters old when he came to Garda, & nine more winters dwelt he with King Valdamar.
The Sagas of Olaf Tryggvason and of Harald The Tyrant (Harald Haardraade)|Snorri Sturluson
Riva, at the Austrian end of the lake of Garda, has its drawbacks but it occupies a wonderful site nevertheless.
Italian Highways and Byways from a Motor Car|Francis Miltoun
Arco, a town of Tyrol, near Lake Garda, a favourite winter resort of invalids.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2|Various
"An anomaly, therefore," commented Garda, who seemed rather tired of the turn the conversation had taken.
East Angels|Constance Fenimore Woolson

"All of them crowned by this same blue sky which Mr. Winthrop admires so much," added Garda.
East Angels|Constance Fenimore Woolson