Leinster

English

Etymology

From Old Irish Laigin + Old Norse staðr.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɛnstə(ɹ)/

Proper noun

Leinster

  2. The most populated province of Ireland, situated in the east of the island.
    Coordinate terms: Connacht, Munster, Ulster
  4. (historical) A historical kingdom of southeastern Ireland that existed from ancient times until 1632.

Translations

References

  • Joyce, Patrick Weston (1902). Irish Local Names Explained, page 64. M.H. Gill.

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