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In Irish history and politics: designating or relating to the Orange Order (formerly known as the Orange Association). See Orange Order, n., Orangeman…
Relating to or supporting the Irish nationalist cause (frequently contrasted with orange; cf. Orange, adj.2 2). In later use also more generally: of…
Of, belonging to, or relating to the Provisional I.R.A.; = Provo, adj.