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irish

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1. irish - Noun

2. irish - Adjective

4. Irish - Proper noun

Meaning

Of or pertaining to Ireland or to its inhabitants; produced in Ireland.

The natives or inhabitants of Ireland, esp. the Celtic natives or their descendants.

The language of the Irish; the Hiberno-Celtic.

An old game resembling backgammon.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Abadon tried to irish whip Jordyn, but Jordyn collapsed due to her knee giving out. Source: Internet

A 2008 survey found that 57% of Protestants described themselves as British, while 32% identified as Northern Irish, 6% as Ulster and 4% as Irish. Source: Internet

2.05% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 23.9% were of English ancestry, 16.9% were of German ancestry and 14.1% were of Irish ancestry according to the 2012 Community Survey. Source: Internet

About 100 Irish Republican Army (IRA) volunteers escape an attempt by over 1,300 British forces to encircle them. Source: Internet

According to an Irish legend, the king Labraid Loingsech had horse's ears, something he was concerned to keep quiet. Source: Internet

According to Hopkinson, "Irish labour and union leaders, while generally pro-Treaty, made little attempt to lead opinion during the Treaty conflict, casting themselves rather as attempted peacemakers." Source: Internet

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