Irishism

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I·rish·ism

I0231700 (ī′rĭsh-ĭz′əm)n. An Irish idiom or custom.

Irishism

(ˈaɪrɪˌʃɪzəm) nan Irish custom or idiom

I•rish•ism

(ˈaɪ rɪˌʃɪz əm)

n. a custom, manner, practice, idiom, etc., characteristic of the Irish. [1725–35]

Irishism

1. a word or phrase commonly used in Ireland rather than England or America, as begorra.
2. a mode of speech, idiom, or custom characteristic of the Irish. Also Iricism.See also: Language