Synonyms for ulster


Grammar : Noun
Spell : uhl-ster
Phonetic Transcription : ˈʌl stər

Top 10 synonyms for ulster Other synonyms for the word ulster

Définition of ulster

Origin :
  • northernmost of the four provinces of Ireland, 14c., from Anglo-French Ulvestre (early 13c.), Anglo-Latin Ulvestera (c.1200), corresponding to Old Norse Ulfastir, probably from Irish Ulaidh "men of Ulster" + suffix also found in Leinster, Munster, and perhaps representing Irish tir "land."
  • As in overcoat : noun heavy coat
  • As in coat : noun personal outerwear
Example sentences :
  • If you were to say to an Ulster man, "Who are the proudest people in Ireland?"
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • And if you were to say to a Ballyards man, "Who are the proudest people in Ulster?"
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • There's no people in the earthly world talks as fine as the Ulster people.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • "And I come from Ulster where all the good men come from," John concluded.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • "I've seen some poor specimens from Ulster," Mr. Clotworthy said.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • He loves the way you talk, the way all the Ulster people talk!
  • Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine
  • I suppose John Marsh was sick about the gun-running in Ulster?
  • Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine
  • "It's a clever joke when the Ulster people do it," he said, raging at Gilbert.
  • Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine
  • Look at the way the Ulster people have frightened the wits out of them!
  • Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine
  • But with or without English aid, Ulster may be trusted to hold its own.
  • Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
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