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Usnach

British  
/ ˈʊʃnəx /

noun

  1. (in Irish legend) the father of Naoise

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Fergus sent forth the third cry, and the sons of Usnach knew it was Fergus that sent for the cry.

From English Literature for Boys and Girls by H. E. (Henrietta Elizabeth) Marshall

Naisi's two brothers went with them, and thus the three sons of Usnach were all in Alba.

From Penelope's Irish Experiences by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin

"There is such a one," said Lavarcam, "he is Naisi the son of Usnach."

From English Literature for Boys and Girls by H. E. (Henrietta Elizabeth) Marshall

But Conchubar asked him to put blindness for a while on the sons of Usnach, or the whole army would be destroyed with their blows.

From Gods and Fighting Men by Lady Gregory

A welcome before you into this country, O sea-gull more lovely than the queen, than the woman of the West, whom Naesi, son of Usnach, held in the harbor.

From The Wind Bloweth by Brian Oswald Donn-Byrne

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