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Hibernicism

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Hi·​ber·​ni·​cism | \ -nəˌsizəm \
plural -s

Definition of Hibernicism

: something characteristically Irish specifically : irish bull

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History and Etymology for Hibernicism

Medieval Latin Hibernicus Irish (from Hibernia + Latin -icus -ic) + English -ism

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“Hibernicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hibernicism. Accessed 3 Aug. 2021.

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