"Irish twin" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Audio: En-au-Irish twin.ogg Forms: Irish twins [plural]
Etymology: Originally used (in the nineteenth century) to mock the fertility of Irish families, referencing the stereotype that they have children in quicker succession. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Irish twin (plural Irish twins)
  1. (rare, slang, offensive) Either of a pair of siblings born less than 12 months apart, especially if born within the same calendar year or school year or born one year apart. Tags: offensive, rare, slang Categories (topical): Family members, Siblings Synonyms: Catholic twin
    Sense id: en-Irish_twin-en-noun-H10~061I Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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