About The Word Fenian
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Fenian
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What's The Definition Of Fenian?Synonyms | Synonyms for Fenian: Related Terms | Find terms related to Fenian: See Also | Fenian In Webster's Dictionary \Fe"ni*an\, n. [From the Finians or Fenii, the old
militia of Ireland, who were so called from Fin or Finn,
Fionn, or Fingal, a popular hero of Irish traditional
history.]
A member of a secret organization, consisting mainly of
Irishment, having for its aim the overthrow of English rule
in ireland.
\Fe"ni*an\, a. Pertaining to Fenians or to Fenianism. |
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