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Definition of Irishism in English: Irishismnoun ˈʌɪrɪʃɪz(ə)m 1A statement which is manifestly self-contradictory or inconsistent. 2A characteristically Irish word, phrase, or idiom. Also occasionally more generally: a characteristically Irish belief, attitude, or trait. 3Chiefly depreciative. The fact or quality of being Irish; Irishness.
Origin Early 18th century; earliest use found in Edward Ward (1667–1731), satirist. From Irish + -ism. Definition of Irishism in US English: Irishismnounˈʌɪrɪʃɪz(ə)m 1A statement which is manifestly self-contradictory or inconsistent. 2A characteristically Irish word, phrase, or idiom. Also occasionally more generally: a characteristically Irish belief, attitude, or trait. 3Chiefly depreciative. The fact or quality of being Irish; Irishness.
Origin Early 18th century; earliest use found in Edward Ward (1667–1731), satirist. From Irish + -ism. |