Leperchaun. The word is "leprechaun"
Think what Bible stories mean to Christians and you have your answer.
it means trouble maker or mischievous one..
It's very naughty/ It's very mischievious
Leprechauns are a type of fairy from Irish folklore. It was thought to be good luck if a person saw or caught a Leprechaun.
In Irish, "reul" translates to "star" in English. It is often used in literature and poetry to evoke imagery related to the night sky and celestial themes. The term reflects the cultural significance of stars in Irish folklore and mythology.
The meaning depends on which folklore you are looking into. Irish folklore believes the seventh child will have healing powers, whereas most others believe the seventh son will become a werewolf, and the seventh daughter a witch.
A "shanachie" is a traditional Irish storyteller or oral historian, often tasked with preserving and recounting folklore, legends, and family histories. This role is significant in Irish culture, as it helps to maintain the community's collective memory and cultural heritage. Shanachies would typically engage audiences with their storytelling skills, using folklore to entertain and educate. The term reflects the importance of oral tradition in Irish society.
Yes, it means a small boy in Irish English (or at least in Dublinese). That -een suffix is propably not that productive these days and it means small.
One origin could be the 'geiss' in Irish folklore. Geiss was a right that a princess could invoke on anyone in her kingdom. It was like a spell or a curse.
'Teach' means 'a house'; 'teachín' is 'a small house'.
Irish isn't a langauge. In Ireland they speak English and a little Irish Gaelic. So if you mean Irish Gaelic, then some probably would, but only a very small minority.
It is the past tense of Tá. Bhí sé, he was. (Irish has two forms of 'to be'.)