Synonyms for ulster

Grammar : Noun

Spell : uhl-ster

Phonetic Transcription : ˈʌl stər

Top 10 synonyms for ulster

Other synonyms for the word ulster

Définition of ulster

Origin : northernmost of the four provinces of Ireland, 14c., from Anglo-French Ulvestre (early 13c.), Anglo-Latin Ulvestera (c.1200), corresponding to Old Norse Ulfastir, probably from Irish Ulaidh "men of Ulster" + suffix also found in Leinster, Munster, and perhaps representing Irish tir "land."

As in overcoat : noun heavy coat
As in coat : noun personal outerwear

Example sentences :

If you were to say to an Ulster man, "Who are the proudest people in Ireland?"
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

And if you were to say to a Ballyards man, "Who are the proudest people in Ulster?"
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

There's no people in the earthly world talks as fine as the Ulster people.
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

"And I come from Ulster where all the good men come from," John concluded.
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

"I've seen some poor specimens from Ulster," Mr. Clotworthy said.
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

He loves the way you talk, the way all the Ulster people talk!
Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine

I suppose John Marsh was sick about the gun-running in Ulster?
Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine

"It's a clever joke when the Ulster people do it," he said, raging at Gilbert.
Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine

Look at the way the Ulster people have frightened the wits out of them!
Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine

But with or without English aid, Ulster may be trusted to hold its own.
Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)

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