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fuidhir

noun
fui·dhir | \ˈfwiˌt͟hi(ə)r\
plural -s

Definition of fuidhir 

: a stranger or refugee in ancient Ireland placing himself under the protection of a chief and becoming his tenant

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History and Etymology for fuidhir

Middle Irish fuidir

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