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Naoise

[nee-see, ney-]
noun Irish Legend.
  1. the husband of Deirdre and a nephew of Conchobar, by whom he was treacherously killed.
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Historical Examples of naoise

  • And Naoise and Ainle played chess, with hands that did not tremble.

  • Days passed, and Deirdrê waited, very sure that Naoise must come to her at last.

  • And Naoise said: “What then, best beloved, dost thou read from this dream of thine?”

  • From that day forward, Naoise held kingship over the thoughts and dreams of Deirdrê.

  • Then said Naoise: “Although harm should come, for her dear sake I am willing to live in disgrace for the rest of my days.”

British Dictionary definitions for naoise

Naoise

noun
  1. Irish myth the husband of Deirdre, killed by his uncle ConchobarSee also Deirdre
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