Naoise

[ nee-see, ney- ]

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

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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
  1. Irish myth the husband of Deirdre, killed by his uncle Conchobar: See also Deirdre

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