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Origin of Irishwoman
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at Irish, woman
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In 2021, the Irishwoman became the first female jockey to win the world's most famous steeplechase, which began in 1839.
From BBC ● May 12, 2025
Taylor, 38, edged out Puerto Rican star Serrano in a second classic contest in their rematch in Texas two months ago as the Irishwoman successfully defended her undisputed light-welterweight world title.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2025
Irishwoman Taylor - who beat the Puerto Rican in 2022 - edged another close win.
From BBC ● Nov. 16, 2024
Every one of them contributed to the scoreboard in their thrilling 10½-9½ triumph, with Irishwoman Sara Byrne going unbeaten.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2024
The Irishwoman testified to the scene in the rocking-chair, and said that he was praying to her, and asking her "if she had no heart at all, at all."
From The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts by George Yellott
In the spring of 1960, just before the publication of “The Country Girls,” which tells of two young Irishwomen entering adulthood, O’Brien went to a dinner party in Chelsea.
From The New Yorker ● Oct. 7, 2019
It was a journey thousands of Irishwomen before her had made.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2019
Since tennis entered the professional era in 1968, only six Irishmen and two Irishwomen have made it to the main draw of a Grand Slam event.
From New York Times ● Jan. 16, 2016
An estimated 4,000 Irishwomen travel to neighboring England each year for abortions.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 23, 2014
But, as we came away, the three Irishwomen, sitting upon the door-steps, burst forth into characteristic expressions of gratitude.
From Home-Life of the Lancashire Factory Folk during the Cotton Famine by Edwin Waugh
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