Fenian

['fi:niən]

Definition

(n.) A member of a secret organization, consisting mainly of Irishment, having for its aim the overthrow of English rule in ireland.

(a.) Pertaining to Fenians or to Fenianism.

Typed by Garrett

Definition

n. a member of an association of Irishmen founded in New York in 1857 for the overthrow of the English government in Ireland.—adj. belonging to the legendary Fenians or to the modern conspirators.—n. Fē′nianism.

Editor: Tess

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