2. The language of the Irish; also called {Irish Gaelic} or
the {Hiberno-Celtic}.
[1913 Webster +PJC]
3. An old game resembling backgammon.
[1913 Webster]
{get one's Irish up} to become angry. [PJC]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Hiberno-Celtic — Hi*ber no Celt ic, n. The native language of the Irish; that branch of the Celtic languages spoken by the natives of Ireland. Also adj. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Celtic art — is art associated with various people known as Celts; those who spoke the Celtic languages in Europe from pre history through to the modern period, as well as the art of ancient people whose language is unknown, but where cultural and stylistic… … Wikipedia
Hiberno-Latin — Hiberno Latin, also called Hisperic Latin, was a playful and learned sort of Latin literature created and spread by Irish monks during the period from the sixth century to the tenth century. Hiberno Latin was notable for its curiously learned… … Wikipedia
Hiberno-Scottish mission — Irish and Scottish missionaries (Iro Scottish, Hiberno Scottish) were instrumental in the spread of Christianity in Anglo Saxon England and the Frankish Empire during the 6th and 7th centuries. The Latin term Scotti refers to the Gaelic speaking… … Wikipedia
Hiberno-Saxon style — Decorative style that resulted when Irish (Hibernian) monks went to England in 635. It mingled the Celtic decorative tradition curvilinear and trumpet forms, scrolls, spirals, and a double curve motif with the interlaced zoomorphic patterns and… … Universalium
Hiberno-Englisch — Als Hiberno Englisch oder irisches Englisch (seltener, und fälschlicherweise, „anglo irisch“) werden zusammenfassend die regionalen Varianten der englischen Sprache bezeichnet, die auf der irischen Insel gesprochen werden. Man muss diesen Begriff … Deutsch Wikipedia
Celtic Christianity — The Celtic Cross in Knock, Ireland. History of Celtic Christianity General Religion in England … Wikipedia
Misión hiberno-escocesa — San Columbano de Luxeuil, uno de los más conocidos misioneros de la misión hiberno escocesa La misión hiberno escocesa fue una misión de evangelización liderada por monjes irlandeses y escoceses para difundir el cristianismo y establecer… … Wikipedia Español
get one's Irish up — Irish I*rish , n. sing. & pl. 1. pl. The natives or inhabitants of Ireland, esp. the Celtic natives or their descendants. [1913 Webster] 2. The language of the Irish; also called {Irish Gaelic} or the {Hiberno Celtic}. [1913 Webster +PJC] 3. An… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Irish — I*rish , n. sing. & pl. 1. pl. The natives or inhabitants of Ireland, esp. the Celtic natives or their descendants. [1913 Webster] 2. The language of the Irish; also called {Irish Gaelic} or the {Hiberno Celtic}. [1913 Webster +PJC] 3. An old… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
