woodkern en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈwʊdkɝn/ (General-American)
- /ˈwʊdkɜːn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From wood + kern. Calque of Irish ceithearn choille.
Meanings
- (historical) In medieval Ireland, a bandit operating in the forest.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| woodkerns | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
ga ceithearn choille (bandit operating in the forest)