Celtic Words Flashcards

1
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Banshee

A

Irish fairy with a wail portending death

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2
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Plaid

A

long cloak or shawl

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3
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Shamrock

A

clover leaf, esp. an Irish emblem

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4
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Vassal

A

dependent

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5
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Gravel

A

small stones; coarse sand

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6
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Colleen

A

young Irish girl

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7
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Blarney

A

flattering talk

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8
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Bog

A

soft, wet ground

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9
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Brogue

A

stout shoe; Irish accent

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10
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Lawn

A

stretch of grass in garden; linen

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11
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Crag

A

steep, rugged rock

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12
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Quay

A

dock

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13
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Loch

A

lake

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14
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Gull

A

aquatic bird

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15
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Javelin

A

light spear

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16
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Tory

A

member of conservative party in England

17
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Clan

A

group of families

18
Q

Glengarry

A

a small brimless hat

19
Q

Truant

A

one absent without a leave

20
Q

Galore

A

in plenty