Old Irish

noun

1. the Irish language before c900. : OIr, OIr.

Old Irish

noun

1. the Celtic language of Ireland up to about 900 ad , introduced to Scotland by Irish settlers about 500 a.d

Word History and Origins

Origin of Old Irish¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

I have conversed with Mr. Borrow on many subjects,—horses, gypsies, and Old Irish.

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The Gaulish form of the name was probably druis, the Old Irish was drai.

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He came back without what he had sought, but with the gift of a fine old Irish Bible, which became a help in our early lessons.

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It did not impress me much, as I supposed that the man merely meant Old Irish.

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The language of the Triads may be described as late Old-Irish.

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