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Erin

[ er-in ]

noun

  1. Literary. Ireland ( def ).
  2. a female given name.


Erin

/ ˈɪərɪn; ˈɛərɪn /

noun

  1. an archaic or poetic name for Ireland
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Erin1

from Irish Gaelic ÉԲ, dative of É Ireland
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Idioms and Phrases

Idioms
  1. Erin go bragh. Erin go bragh.
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Example Sentences

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The jury has been shown text messages exchanged between Simon and Erin Patterson the day before the deadly mushroom lunch.

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The Supreme Court trial of Erin Patterson, 50, began in the small Victorian town of Morwell on Wednesday and is expected to last six weeks.

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Erin Patterson will not face trial over allegations she also attempted to murder her husband, after those charges were withdrawn.

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She finished second in a qualifier at Soboba Springs Golf Course, earning her a spot in the tournament, which will be held May 29-June 1 at Erin Hills in Erin, Wis.

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Bernthal has lived in the small, formerly sleepy valley town for 10 years with his wife, Erin, and their three children.

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