Associations to the word «Eire»

Wiktionary

EIRE, proper noun. (1980s) (chiefly dated) The Republic of Ireland
EIRE, proper noun. The island of Ireland, consisting of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

Dictionary definition

EIRE, noun. A republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921.

Wise words

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