Irish
[ ahy-rish ]
/ ˈaɪ rɪʃ /
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adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of Ireland, its inhabitants, or their language.
noun
the inhabitants of Ireland and their descendants elsewhere.
the aboriginal Celtic-speaking people of Ireland.
Also called Irish Gaelic . the Celtic language of Ireland in its historical or modern form. Abbreviation: Ir, Ir.Compare Middle Irish, Old Irish.
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Idioms for Irish
get one's Irish up, Informal. to become angry or outraged: Don't go getting your Irish up over a little matter like that.
Origin of Irish
First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English Yrisse, Iris(c)h; compare Old English Īras people of Ireland (cognate with Old Norse Īrar ); see -ish1
usage note for Irish
See Irish pennant.
OTHER WORDS FROM Irish
Words nearby Irish
Irina, iris, irisation, iris diaphragm, iris family, Irish, Irish boat, Irish bridge, Irish bull, Irish coffee, Irish elk
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British Dictionary definitions for Irish
Irish
/ (ˈaɪrɪʃ) /
adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of Ireland, its people, their Celtic language, or their dialect of English
informal, offensive ludicrous or illogical
noun
the Irish (functioning as plural) the natives or inhabitants of Ireland
another name for Irish Gaelic
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Idioms and Phrases with Irish
Irish
see luck of the devil (Irish).
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