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fáinne
fáin·ne
[
fnyə
]
(
plural
fáin·nes
)
noun
Definition:
badge of Gaelic speakers in Ireland:
in Ireland, a ring worn on a pin to show willingness and the ability to speak Gaelic
[
< Irish, "ring"
]
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