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Old Irish

noun

  1. the Irish language before c900. : OIr, OIr.


Old Irish

noun

  1. the Celtic language of Ireland up to about 900 ad , introduced to Scotland by Irish settlers about 500 a.d
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Old Irish1

First recorded in 1885–90
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Example Sentences

I have conversed with Mr. Borrow on many subjects,—horses, gypsies, and Old Irish.

The Gaulish form of the name was probably druis, the Old Irish was drai.

He came back without what he had sought, but with the gift of a fine old Irish Bible, which became a help in our early lessons.

It did not impress me much, as I supposed that the man merely meant Old Irish.

The language of the Triads may be described as late Old-Irish.

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