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Halligan en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ˈhælɪɡən/

Etymology

Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó hÁilleagáin (“descendant of Áilleagán”), a double diminutive of áille (“beauty”).

Meanings

1. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of halligan; Ellipsis of Halligan bar.
   alt of halligan

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Halligan en · PROPN

Pronunciation

• /ˈhælɪɡən/

Etymology

Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó hÁilleagáin (“descendant of Áilleagán”), a double diminutive of áille (“beauty”).

Meanings

1. A surname from Irish.
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Halligans	Number=Plur		lexicographic