rath

British

/ raθ /

noun

Irish history a circular enclosure surrounded by an earthen wall: used as a dwelling and stronghold in former times

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Etymology

Origin of rath

C16: from Irish Gaelic

Example Sentences

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The molecular synthesis was carried out by Pradip Ghosh, Ramanujan Fellow, and Santi Prasad Rath, former PhD student at CeNSE.

From Science Daily

“There’s been some success in not getting us overrun,” Rath said.

From Salon

“New Hampshire likes it the way it is,” Rath said.

From Salon

Wilfried von Rath has been appointed labor director and chief human resources officer from Nov. 1, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton has died at the age of 79, the producer and friend of Keaton Dori Rath has confirmed to CBS News, the BBC's US partner.

From BBC

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