noun
Meaning 1
refers to the English and Anglo-Irish elite, particularly those who held official positions, land, or military authority in Ireland during the early modern period (16th–17th centuries). The term was used to describe individuals who were titled or held significant status, often granted by the English Crown.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: plural, plural-only
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