Etymology

Aífe

Today it means: A female warrior from Alba (Scotland), the daughter of Airdgeimm and sister of Scáthach, who became Cú Chulainn's lover; featured in the Ulster Cycle. Full definition →

Old Irish Aífe
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  1. Old Irish · borrowed fromAífe
  2. English todayAífe

Borrowed from Old Irish Aífe; compare Modern Irish Aoife.

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