spalpeen

noun

spal·​peen spal-ˈpēn How to pronounce spalpeen (audio)
spȯl-
chiefly Ireland
: rascal

Word History

Etymology

Irish spailpín seasonal laborer, rascal

First Known Use

1767, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spalpeen was in 1767

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Cite this Entry

“Spalpeen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spalpeen. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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