Naoise

[ nee-see, ney- ]

/ ˈni si, ˈneɪ- /

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noun Irish Legend.

the husband of Deirdre and a nephew of Conchobar, by whom he was treacherously killed.

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Words nearby Naoise

Nantes, Nanticoke, Nantong, Nantucket, nanua, Naoise, Naomi, naos, nap, napa, napa cabbage

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How to use Naoise in a sentence

There, lying on the couches, the chess-board of ivory and gold between them, were Naoise and Deirdrê.
A Book of Myths|Jean Lang
But Deirdrê sprang from the shoulder of Naoise and would have killed the man ere he struck.
A Book of Myths|Jean Lang
From that day forward, Naoise held kingship over the thoughts and dreams of Deirdrê.
A Book of Myths|Jean Lang
Then said Naoise: “Although harm should come, for her dear sake I am willing to live in disgrace for the rest of my days.”
A Book of Myths|Jean Lang

And Naoise made answer: “Either a dead man, or the mark of where a man has lain hidden thou wilt find under the bracken.”
A Book of Myths|Jean Lang

British Dictionary definitions for Naoise

Naoise

/ (ˈniːʃə) /

noun

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

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