fuidhir

noun

fui·​dhir

ˈfwiˌt͟hi(ə)r

plural -s

: a stranger or refugee in ancient Ireland placing himself under the protection of a chief and becoming his tenant

Word History

Etymology

Middle Irish fuidir

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