"'RA" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} 'RA
  1. Alternative form of RA (republican army; IRA). Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: RA (extra: republican army; IRA)
    Sense id: en-'RA-en-name-XlcWM9Pv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "2018, Charles I. Armstrong, David Herbert, Jan Erik Mustad, The Legacy of the Good Friday Agreement",
          "text": "The 'RA [IRA] have become old men...",
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        {
          "ref": "2019, Joe Duffy, Freya McClements, Children of the Troubles, page 322",
          "text": "The 'RA couldn't move in Ardoyne without the Fianna.",
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          "ref": "2002, Tim Pat Coogan, The IRA, page xvii",
          "text": "Ah sure the 'RA disguise you.",
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