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Meaning of "Deirdre" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DEIRDRE

Deirdre  [ˈdɪədrɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DEIRDRE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Deirdre is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DEIRDRE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Deirdre

Deirdre

Deirdre or Derdriu is the foremost tragic heroine in Irish mythology and probably its best-known figure in modern times. She is often called "Deirdre of the Sorrows." Her story is part of the Ulster Cycle, the best-known stories of pre-Christian Ireland.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DEIRDRE


Airdrie
ˈɛədrɪ
balladry
ˈbælədrɪ
bastardry
ˈbɑːstədrɪ
cowardry
ˈkaʊədrɪ
foundry
ˈfaʊndrɪ
haphazardry
hæpˈhæzədrɪ
hazardry
ˈhæzədrɪ
Hendry
ˈhɛndrɪ
heraldry
ˈhɛrəldrɪ
husbandry
ˈhʌzbəndrɪ
indri
ˈɪndrɪ
laundry
ˈlɔːndrɪ
Lollardry
ˈlɒlədrɪ
misandry
ˈmɪsəndrɪ
padre
ˈpɑːdrɪ
quandary
ˈkwɒndrɪ
stewardry
ˈstjuːədrɪ
sundry
ˈsʌndrɪ
tawdry
ˈtɔːdrɪ
wizardry
ˈwɪzədrɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DEIRDRE

Deimos

WORDS THAT END LIKE DEIRDRE

Aleixandre
cadre
Cdre
cendre
compadre
coup de foudre
coups de foudre
double entendre
esclandre
Indre
Kol Nidre
Legendre
Sierra Madre
tendre

Synonyms and antonyms of Deirdre in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Deirdre» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DEIRDRE

Find out the translation of Deirdre to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Deirdre from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Deirdre» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

迪尔德丽
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Deirdre
570 millions of speakers

English

Deirdre
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

डायड्री
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ديردري
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Дейрдре
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Deirdre
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Deirdre
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Deirdre
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Deirdre
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Deirdre
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ディアドラ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

디아
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Deirdre
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Deirdre
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Deirdre
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Deirdre
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Deirdre
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Deirdre
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Deirdre
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Дейрдре
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Deirdre
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Deirdre
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Deirdre
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Deirdre
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Deirdre
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Deirdre

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DEIRDRE»

The term «Deirdre» is quite widely used and occupies the 36.526 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DEIRDRE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Deirdre

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DEIRDRE»

Discover the use of Deirdre in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Deirdre and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Crossing: A Memoir
Crossing is the story of Deirdre McCloskey (formerly Donald), once a golden boy of conservative economics and a child of 1950s and 1960s privilege, and her dramatic and poignant journey to becoming a woman.
Deirdre N. McCloskey, 2009
2
Deirdre
It tells the story of Deirdre, the imaginative and otherworldly young heroine, and King Conchubar, the faithless and selfish monarch. Yeats explores themes of love, honor, deceit and self-sacrifice in this tragic but artful drama.
W. B. Yeats
3
Samuel Beckett: A Biography
Examines the psychological agonies of Beckett's young manhood, his World War II heroism, his enigmatic character, and the growth of his style which revolutionized modern theater.
Deirdre Bair, 1990
4
Deirdre
Although she is a reluctant heroine, compassion becomes her shield, prayer her sword, and God's Word her direction. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Linda Windsor, 2010
5
Uncle Al Capone: The Untold Story from Inside His Family
The untold story from inside his family. Dramatic, unyielding, and provocative, Uncle Al Capone by Deirdre Marie Capone, Al Capone's grandniece, is a fascinating memoir and engaging biography.
Deirdre Marie Capone, 2010
6
Fat, Fame, and Life with Father
This is the story of Deirdre Barnard - champion water-skier, daughter of pioneering heart surgeon Chris Barnard, woman in her own right.
Deirdre Barnard, 2003
7
Simone de Beauvoir: A Biography
Chronicles the life of the French writer, examining her roles as author, philosopher, feminist, and companion to Jean-Paul Sartre.
Deirdre Bair, 1991
8
The Imus Ranch: Cooking for Kids and Cowboys
Photographs of a ranch designed to host groups of children suffering from cancer and other serious ailments, accompany healthful recipes for a variety of dishes from simple soups and salads to main courses and desserts.
Deirdre Imus, 2004
9
Green This! Volume 1: Greening Your Cleaning
This volume includes: Simple, efficient cleaning methods for every room of the house Spotlights on everyday products (all purpose cleaner, glass/window cleaner, laundry detergent) and the toxic ingredients you should be wary of Summaries of ...
Deirdre Imus, 2007
10
Fanny Kemble: A Performed Life
"Fanny Kemble played a highly significant cultural role on both sides of the Atlantic.
Deirdre David, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DEIRDRE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Deirdre is used in the context of the following news items.
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Deirdre Barlow: Coronation Street says goodbye to a legend
Deirdre's exit from the street was probably never going to be ... clever pun that says “Beats By Deirdre” as she twinkles her eye next to a pair of ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
2
Preview of tonight's Coronation Street... Deirdre dies
Ken's surprised to find that it's Bev but without Deirdre. Clearly upset, Bev breaks the news that Deirdre died this afternoon. Ken, Tracy and ... «Coronation Street Blog, Jul 15»
3
'Save Deirdre and Lily' update: Court battle, online petition, T-shirt …
A Chittenango wildlife rehabilitation specialist fighting to save two white-tailed deer she rehabilitated and has kept from being seized by the the ... «Syracuse.com, Jul 15»
4
Coronation Street: Watch heartbreaking moment Deirdre Barlow's …
Coronation Street viewers will learn tomorrow of the tragic death of one of the show's longest-running characters, Deirdre Barlow, played by the ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
5
Coronation Street spoilers: Peter Barlow returns for Deirdre Barlow's …
Revealing what Peter's been up to since leaving the Street, Chris told how the former bookie is about to leave to work on a ship in Antigua, ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
6
Farewell Deirdre Barlow: Bill Roache reveals the plans for Anne …
Six months after the death of Anne Kirkbride, it's time for Weatherfield residents to give Deirdre Barlow her send-off. Bill Roache, aka her ... «BT.com, Jul 15»
7
Emmerdale's explosive August, casts' tears for farewell Deirdre in …
She reflected on her time working with Anne Kirkbride, who played Deirdre Barlow, and said that while the pair were enemies on screen, ... «stv.tv, Jul 15»
8
Corrie sneak peek this week (July 6-10): Deirdre dies, Dan threatens …
And Ken pushes ahead with preparations for wife Deirdre's 60th birthday and big return to Weatherfield. Sadly, he's about to get some tragic ... «stv.tv, Jul 15»
9
Coronation Street: See the heartbreaking moment Ken finds out …
Coronation Street: See the heartbreaking moment Ken finds out about Deirdre Barlow's death. 07 July 2015; 01:33. 0. Share. As Audrey puts the finishing ... «BT.com, Jul 15»
10
All the best: Deirdre Heenan on her favourite things
About three weeks later he sent me a poster of himself and Martin Luther King signed, 'to sister Deirdre, keep hope alive, love Jesse'. If there ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
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