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Eirean.

Of the state called Eire or the Republic of Ireland, as distinct from the island of Ireland.

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Meaning & usage

adj
  1. Of the state called Eire or the Republic of Ireland, as distinct from the island of Ireland.

    UK · not-comparable · obsolete · proscribed
Where this word comes from

From Eire + -an. "Éire" is the official Irish-language name of the state under its 1937 Constitution. In the United Kingdom "Eire" was used in English, officially until 1949 and unofficially for decades longer. The adjective "Eirean" was invented accordingly. See names of the Irish state.

noun
  1. A citizen of Eire.

    UK · obsolete · proscribed · rare
Where this word comes from

From Eire + -an. "Éire" is the official Irish-language name of the state under its 1937 Constitution. In the United Kingdom "Eire" was used in English, officially until 1949 and unofficially for decades longer. The adjective "Eirean" was invented accordingly. See names of the Irish state.

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