Word History
Etymology
Middle English (Scots) Erisch, adjective, Irish, alteration of Irish
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of Erse was
in the 15th century
Dictionary Entries Near Erse
Cite this Entry
“Erse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Erse. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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