"sceach" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sceaches [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Irish sceach. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ga|sceach}} Irish sceach Head templates: {{en-noun}} sceach (plural sceaches)
  1. A whitethorn, hawthorn or similar bush.
    Sense id: en-sceach-en-noun-eLEMNVLh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 73 2 24 2 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 66 1 31 1
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          "ref": "2019, “I love my juggernaut”, in The Pothole Song Album, performed by Richie Kavanagh:",
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