"Midir" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Old Irish. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|sga|-}} Old Irish Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Midir
  1. (Irish mythology) The son of the Dagda of the Tuatha Dé Danann who fell in love with Étaín, receiving Aengus's help to make her his new bride. Wikipedia link: Midir Tags: Irish Categories (topical): Irish mythology Synonyms: Mider, Midhir

Alternative forms

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