First Known Use: 13th century
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Irish
noun \ˈī-rish\
: the people of Ireland : Irish people
: the Gaelic language of Ireland
Full Definition of IRISH
1
plural in construction : natives or inhabitants of Ireland or their descendants especially when of Celtic speech or culture
2
a : the Celtic language of Ireland especially as used since the later medieval period b : English spoken by the Irish
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Origin of IRISH
Middle English, from Old English *Īrisc, from Īras Irishmen, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish Ériu Ireland
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1Irish
adjective \ˈīr-ish\
Definition of IRISH for Kids
: of or relating to Ireland, its people, or the Irish language
2Irish
noun
Definition of IRISH for Kids
1
Irish plural : the people of Ireland
2
: a language of Ireland
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