Dáil
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A meeting of clan leaders in ancient Ireland to make decisions and settle disputes
- noun
- /dɔɪl/
- Archaic
:
asamblea
- The clan leaders gathered at the Dáil to resolve their differences and plan for the future.
Examples
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Each year, the Dáil would meet to address disputes and form new alliances among the tribes.
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In ancient Ireland, important laws were discussed and agreed upon at the Dáil.
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The Dáil met to discuss the new legislation.
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During the Dáil, members debated various issues.
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The clan leaders gathered at the Dáil to resolve their differences and plan for the future.
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In ancient Ireland, important laws were discussed and agreed upon at the Dáil.
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Each year, the Dáil would meet to address disputes and form new alliances among the tribes.
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Dáil comes from old Irish dáil meaning 'assembly' and was used for meetings of clan leaders in old Ireland to make decisions, which is why it means a council or gathering for settling disputes.
