Naoise

[ nee-see, ney- ]

/ ˈni si, ˈneɪ- /

noun Irish Legend.

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

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Example sentences from the Web for naoise

There, lying on the couches, the chess-board of ivory and gold between them, were Naoise and Deirdrê.
A Book of Myths|Jean Lang
And Naoise and Ainle played chess, with hands that did not tremble.
A Book of Myths|Jean Lang
Days passed, and Deirdrê waited, very sure that Naoise must come to her at last.
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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