Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A ring with a raised design of two hands clasping a crowned heart, usually given as a token of love or friendship.
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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Claddagh: The claddagh is an Irish symbol for love, loyalty, and friendship.
Where To Park Your Broomstick Lauren Manoy 2002
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Claddagh: The claddagh is an Irish symbol for love, loyalty, and friendship.
Where To Park Your Broomstick Lauren Manoy 2002
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Rather than a traditional engagement ring, James gave her a claddagh ring a traditional Irish ring that can be worn as a wedding ring.
Kelsey Grammer's Daughter Is Engaged Katy Hall 2011
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Rather than a traditional engagement ring, James gave her a claddagh ring a traditional Irish ring that can be worn as a wedding ring.
Kelsey Grammer's Daughter Is Engaged Katy Hall 2011
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Rather than a traditional engagement ring, James gave her a claddagh ring a traditional Irish ring that can be worn as a wedding ring.
Kelsey Grammer's Daughter Is Engaged Katy Hall 2011
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Rather than a traditional engagement ring, James gave her a claddagh ring a traditional Irish ring that can be worn as a wedding ring.
Kelsey Grammer's Daughter Is Engaged Katy Hall 2011
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Hesketh proposed to Grammer with an Irish claddagh ring, according to the magazine.
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If one wants to be quite specific, there is always the Irish claddagh ring: worn on the right hand, the crown inwards, it indicates that you are single; on the right hand with the crown turned outwards means that love is being considered; and worn on the left hand with the crown outwards is indication that you are very much ‘taken’.
ring finger 2008
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Guess I'm part of that "mind like driven snow club" I looked and thought, "Oh what a cute claddagh"...and about three seconds later came the forehead smack and the epiphany moment along with a groan that brought co-workers running to look and I had to quickly hide my Firefox window. *snickers* Maybe I should get a twitter account after all.
First Impressions Jen 2009
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I have NO idea what is so bad about the claddagh cake.
First Impressions Jen 2009
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