Naoise

[nee-see, ney-]

noun Irish Legend.

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

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Historical Examples

Days passed, and Deirdrê waited, very sure that Naoise must come to her at last.
A Book of Myths
Jean Lang
And Naoise said: “What then, best beloved, dost thou read from this dream of thine?”
A Book of Myths
Jean Lang
And Naoise and Ainle played chess, with hands that did not tremble.
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
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

noun

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

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Naoise

Examples from the Web for naoise

Historical Examples

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?”

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

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

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

Naoise