hedge school en · NOUN
Meanings
- (Ireland, historical) A rudimentary school in 18th- and 19th-century Ireland, held outdoors or in a house or barn.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hedge schools | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (4)
ga scoil ghairid (a rudimentary school in 18th- and 19th-century Ireland) · ga scoil chois claí (a rudimentary school in 18th- and 19th-century Ireland) · ga scoil ghearr (a rudimentary school in 18th- and 19th-century Ireland) · ga scoil scairte (a rudimentary school in 18th- and 19th-century Ireland)