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Síle na gcíoch

Irish single tradition · 1

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, this Irish term means "Julia of the breasts".

When

First attested
1840 CE
Attested period
1840 – 1844
Historical notes
Published in Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy.

Relationships

co occurs with
Sighle na gCíoch, Síle ina Giob, Síle na gCíoċ, Irish female sprite

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Sources

wikipedia (1)
  1. Sheela na gig

Source passages

“According to the Oxford English Dictionary, it is derived from Irish, Síle na gcíoch, meaning "Julia of the breasts".”

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