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adj
of the state called Eire or the Republic of Ireland, as distinct from the island of Ireland
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, not-comparable, obsolete, proscribed
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
A citizen of Eire
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, obsolete, proscribed, rare
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History
From Eire + -an. "Éire" is the official Irish-language name of the state under its 1937 Constitution. In the United Kingdom "Eire" was used in English, officially until 1949 and unofficially for decades longer. The adjective "Eirean" was invented accordingly. See names of the Irish state.
