Leinster

[ len-ster ]

/ ˈlɛn stər /

noun

a province in the E Republic of Ireland. 7576 sq. mi. (19,620 sq. km).

Example sentences from the Web for leinster

To him Dermod offered the hand of his daughter Eva, and the succession of Leinster, provided he would recover for him the kingdom.

Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II |Charlotte Mary Yonge
One of these was in Leinster; the locality of the other is unknown.

Archaeological Essays, Vol. 1 |James Y. Simpson
Although erected by Mrs. Conolly, it stands on the Duke of Leinster's property.

The History of the Great Irish Famine of 1847 (3rd ed.) (1902) |John O'Rourke
Leinster was infinitely bored and annoyed, though he tried to conceal it.

The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson, Volumes One and Two |Harriette Wilson

Her work was done in Leinster, but surely her birthplace here on the threshold of Ulster should not be overlooked.

Ulster |Stephen Lucius Gwynn

British Dictionary definitions for leinster

Leinster

/ (ˈlɛnstə) /

noun

a province of E and SE Republic of Ireland: it consists of the counties of Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford, and Wicklow. Pop: 2 105 579 (2002). Area: 19 632 sq km (7580 sq miles)

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