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词汇 Irishism
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Definition of Irishism in English:

Irishism

noun 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:

Irishism

nounˈʌɪrɪʃɪz(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.
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