Definitions

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  • proper noun The spear of Cúchulainn, given to him by Aife.

Etymologies

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Irish for notched spear.

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Examples

  • And it was he taught Diarmuid of the Fianna the use of weapons, and it was he taught Cuchulain the use of the Gae Bulg, and some say it was he was Deirdre's father, and that he brought Conchubar, king of

    Gods and Fighting Men Lady Gregory 1892

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