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
Aside from the Northern Irishman there were few moments of sparkle on show elsewhere among the potential contenders, albeit Justin Rose's slam-dunk hole-in-one on the par-three ninth was an obvious exception.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 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 Northern Irishman, who won his second Masters title earlier this season had not played competitively since the Open Championship in July.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
That Shakespeare is that good he must have been an Irishman.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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
Farrell, who won back-to-back Six Nations titles playing in this style with Ireland, included 15 Irishmen in his initial touring squad.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2025
Former Scotland captain Barclay has selected a team including five Englishmen, five Scotsmen, four Irishmen and one Welshman.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2025
“I want a party, like them Irishmen have.”
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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