“So how many of these did you know? 😁🍀 The English language is rich with words borrowed from Irish 🇮🇪 The term “boycott” emerged from the actions against Charles Boycott in a campaign of civil disobedience in 1880, while “brogue” once described a distinct type of shoe and now also signifies an accent. “Galore,” from “go leor,” conveys abundance, and “hooligan” is believed to have roots in the Irish surname Houlihan, describing a young ruffian. The word “slew,” meaning a large crowd, comes from “sluagh,” and “smithereens,” indicating tiny fragments, from “smidiríní.” The beloved “whiskey” translates from “uisce beatha” or “water of life,” a testament to its esteemed place in culture. “Shamrock,” from “seamróg,” symbolizes Ireland with its reference to a young clover. The ethereal “banshee,” or “bean sídhe,” evokes the spirit foretelling death, and the mischievous “leprechaun,” from “leipreachán,” brings to life fairy folklore 🍀🫶🏼” #irish #gaelic #ireland #irishlanguage . 📸 & caption by👉 @Viv ☘️ Irish girl in NYC 👏💚☘️ #irishdaily #tiktokoftheday #irishtiktok #tiktokireland