Irish
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.Irish
noun \ˈī-rish\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
See Examples of IRISH
- How many Irish are there in England?
Origin of IRISH
Middle English, from Old English *Īrisc, from Īras Irishmen, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish Ériu Ireland
First Known Use: 13th century
Rhymes with IRISH
Learn More About IRISH
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: Irish alphabet
Previous Word in the Dictionary: iris green
All Words Near: Irish
Previous Word in the Dictionary: iris green
All Words Near: Irish
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up Irish? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
