Irish: Meaning and Definition of
I•rish
Pronunciation: (ī'rish), [key]
— adj.
- of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Ireland, its inhabitants, or their language.
—n.
- the inhabitants of Ireland and their descendants elsewhere.
- the aboriginal Celtic-speaking people of Ireland.
- the Celtic language of Ireland in its historical or modern form. Abbr.: Ir, Ir. Cf. Middle Irish, Old Irish.
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- to become angry or outraged: Don't go getting your Irish up over a little matter like that.
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