Irisher

English

Etymology

From Irish +‎ -er.

Noun

Irisher (plural Irishers)

  1. (dated or humorous) Synonym of Irishman: an Irish person.
    • 1945, Flora Thompson, Lark Rise to Candleford:
      Then some of the neighbours at home had tried to frighten her when naughty by saying, 'I'll give you to them old Irishers; see if I don't, then!'
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