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The Irish surname of Conlin is derived from the Gaelic language, and is claimed to be the pet name for a sprout or a little sprout- a term of endearment, or affection. As a surname, it is on record as having held a family seat in Munster, from very ancient times. Family motto: "Between the two!"
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The surname Shortt is of English origin, derived from the Old French term "court," meaning "short" or "small." It was often used as a nickname for someone of short stature or to describe someone with a short or compact physique. The name can also be found in Irish contexts, where it may have been adopted or anglicized. Variations of the surname include Short and Shorte.
The 'Scotch-Irish' are the Protestants planted in North Ireland by the British in the early 1600s. They were of Scottish Lowland origin. The term came about in the U.S.to distinguish them from the native Catholic Irish.
A common informal term for an Irish lad is "mate" or "lad."
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This is a stereotype that implies people with the surname Murphy are associated with Irish heritage, and potatoes (spuds) are a common food in Irish cuisine. It is not based on any factual or historical significance.
The surname "Dee" has origins in both English and Irish cultures. In Irish, it could be derived from the Gaelic surname "O'Dubhda," meaning descendant of Dubhda. In English, it could come from the Old English word for a river, "du," or a term for a hill, "da."
The Irish surname of Conlin is derived from the Gaelic language, and is claimed to be the pet name for a sprout or a little sprout- a term of endearment, or affection. As a surname, it is on record as having held a family seat in Munster, from very ancient times. Family motto: "Between the two!"
"Soyad" is the Turkish term for surname, which is the family name passed down from generation to generation.
The term "Paddy" derives from the name of a Celtic tribe of ancient Hibernia known to Roman geographers as the 'Padii'.
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The surname Shortt is of English origin, derived from the Old French term "court," meaning "short" or "small." It was often used as a nickname for someone of short stature or to describe someone with a short or compact physique. The name can also be found in Irish contexts, where it may have been adopted or anglicized. Variations of the surname include Short and Shorte.
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"Irish tan" is simply a slang term for a sunburn.
One term is lassies.