Etymology

ulster

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Today it means: A long, loose overcoat made of wool or other rough material, often called a greatcoat, which sometimes features an attached shoulder cape covering the back and sleeves, and which can sometimes be buttoned in front. Full definition →

Old Norse Uladztir ← Old Irish Ulaid
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ulster · noun1

Named after the Ulster Overcoat Company of Belfast, Northern Ireland (Ulster), the original maker of this type of coat.

Ulster · proper noun, noun2

  1. Old Irish · derived fromUlaid“Ulstermen”
  2. Old Norse · derived fromUladztir
  3. English todayUlster

Possibly from Old Norse Uladztir, itself from Old Irish Ulaid (“Ulstermen”). More at Ulster.

Words from the same roots

Old NorseUladztir all →

Uladstir

Old IrishUlaid all →

Uladstir

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