Irishman

noun

Irish·man ˈī-rish-mən

1

: a native or inhabitant of Ireland

2

: a person who is of Irish descent

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Irishman was before the 12th century

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Irishman

noun

Irish·man ˈī-rish-mən

: a person born or living in Ireland

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