tuath
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A group of people long ago in Ireland with their own leaders and customs
- noun
- Archaic
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tuath
- Each tuath had its own customs and leaders in ancient Ireland.
Examples
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He was born into a tuath known for its poets and farmers.
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In medieval times, each tuath had its own leaders.
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The boundaries of a tuath were often marked by rivers or forests.
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The ancient tuath was known for its unique customs.
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Each tuath had its own customs and leaders in ancient Ireland.
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He was born into a tuath known for its poets and farmers.
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In medieval times, each tuath had its own leaders.
Synonyms
tribe
vstuath
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2.3
A group of people who share the same family background, language, and customs
is a historical Irish group with local leaders and unique customs
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word tuath comes from old Irish and originally meant 'people' or 'tribe', as in the famous Tuatha Dé Danann, the 'people of the goddess', which helps you remember it. That's why tuath is used for a local group of people with their own leaders.