taig

/ (teɪɡ) /

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noun

Ulster dialect, often derogatory a Roman Catholic

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Word Origin for taig

variant of the Irish name Tadhg, originally signifying any Irishman

Words nearby taig

tai, taiaha, t'ai chi ch'uan, Taichung, Taif, taig, taiga, taihoa, Taihu, taikonaut, tail

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Example sentences from the Web for taig

Taig: It is so, where I was after being told she would be given as a wife to the first man that would come into the house.
Three Wonder Plays|Lady I. A. Gregory
You haf but to will the change you would haf taig place--it iss done.
The Mystery|Stewart Edward White and Samuel Hopkins Adams
Taig: And I will drag your darling from you as sure as there's foxes in Oughtmana!
Three Wonder Plays|Lady I. A. Gregory
Taig: I'll cut him crossways and lengthways the same as a yard of frieze!
Three Wonder Plays|Lady I. A. Gregory

Taig: The Queen is befriending me and in dread of losing me.
Three Wonder Plays|Lady I. A. Gregory

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