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Irishwoman

[ ahy-rish-woom-uhn ]

noun

plural Irishwomen.
  1. a woman born in Ireland or of Irish ancestry.
  2. a woman who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland.


Irishwoman

/ ˈɪɪʃʊə /

noun

  1. a female native, citizen, or inhabitant of Ireland or a female descendant of someone Irish
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Irishwoman1

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; Irish, woman
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Example Sentences

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The Irishwoman narrowly won both previous encounters, most recently a points decision in November in Texas.

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Taylor, 38, edged out Puerto Rican star Serrano in a second classic contest in their rematch in Texas two months ago as the Irishwoman successfully defended her undisputed light-welterweight world title.

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In two fights considered modern-day classics, Irishwoman Taylor, 38, edged the Puerto Rican on points in Texas earlier this month and in New York two years ago.

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Irishwoman Taylor - who beat the Puerto Rican in 2022 - edged another close win.

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The pair served up another classic in their rematch, with Serrano's relentless volume punching and Irishwoman Taylor's smart countering.

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