Meanings
proper noun
Origin
Phonetic rendering of the Irish phrase an tSeanbhean Bhocht ("The Poor Old Woman"), a traditional name for Ireland.
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APA
Shan Van Vocht. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Shan%20Van%20Vocht
MLA
“Shan Van Vocht.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Shan%20Van%20Vocht. Accessed November 5, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Shan Van Vocht,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Shan%20Van%20Vocht.
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