"fainne" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈfɑnjə/ [Ireland], /ˈfɔnjə/ [Ireland] Forms: fainnes [plural], fainni [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Irish fáinne (“ring”). Doublet of fawny. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ga|fáinne|t=ring}} Irish fáinne (“ring”), {{doublet|en|fawny}} Doublet of fawny Head templates: {{en-noun|s|fainni}} fainne (plural fainnes or fainni)
  1. a pin badge worn to show fluency in, or a willingness to speak, the Irish language. Synonyms: Fainne, Fáinne, fáinne
    Sense id: en-fainne-en-noun-Lprmn0Dm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries, Pages with 2 entries Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 47 2 49 1

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Alternative forms

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          "text": "http://www.gaelport.com\nThe Silver Fáinne is suitable for those who have a basic ability in Irish. The Gold Fáinne indicates that you are a fluent Irish speaker. Now Irish speakers all over the world can purchase a fáinne in our new online shop which can be accessed by clicking on this link or by visiting the shop which is located at the top of this page."
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