taig en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /teɪɡ/
Etymology
From the Irish forename Tadhg (anglicised as Taig or Teague), which was historically one of the commonest names in Ireland. Compare paddy, mick, tim.
Meanings
- (Northern-Ireland, Scotland, UK, derogatory, especially, slur) An Irish Catholic.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| taigs | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Taig | alternative | lexicographic |