"taig" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /teɪɡ/ Forms: taigs [plural]
Etymology: From the Irish first name Tadhg, and thus probably cognate to Teagan and Tegan. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ga|-}} Irish, {{m|ga|Tadhg}} Tadhg, {{m|en|Teagan}} Teagan, {{m|en|Tegan}} Tegan Head templates: {{en-noun}} taig (plural taigs)
  1. (Britain, especially Scotland and Northern Ireland, derogatory) An Irish Catholic. Wikipedia link: taig Tags: Britain, Northern-Ireland, Scotland, derogatory, especially Synonyms: Taig

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