Irishman
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Etymology
Origin of Irishman
Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; see origin at Irish, -man
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McIlroy has previously played golf with Trump, who earlier this year hailed his achievements after the Northern Irishman won back-to-back US Masters titles.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
Although the Irishman landed 29 significant strikes to Makhachev's 22, it was not enough to convince the judges of the win.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
The Irishman defended on the ground admirably, but it was a sign of things to come as Makhachev controlled the rest of the round with the challenger trapped against the side of the cage.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
A win would also see him surpass McGregor as the Irishman in the promotion with the most wins in history.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Three of us among the servants made a little consort of music—I on the violin, an indentured Irishman who also played the fiddle, and a slave from another house who played the flageolet.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson
Opposition to World War I, and attempts to draft Irishmen into the British army, fueled the Irish revolution, leading to the country’s independence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
After all, since 1776, millions of Irishmen and women and their descendants have helped make America great through their labors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025
Warburton, who captained the Lions to a series victory on their last visit to Australia in 2013, has selected a team of five Englishmen, five Irishmen, three Scots and two Welshmen.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2025
"The United Irishmen, the trade union movement, the punk movement. They all emerged out of the entries."
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2024
The Irishmen working in England send their telegram money orders on Friday nights and all day Saturday and that’s when we get the good tips.The minute we deliver one batch we’re out with another.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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