What does Shillelagh mean?
Definitions for Shillelagh
ʃəˈleɪ li, -ləshil·le·lagh
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Princeton's WordNet
shillelagh, shillalahnoun
a cudgel made of hardwood (usually oak or blackthorn)
Wiktionary
shillelaghnoun
A wooden club ending with a large knob.
Etymology: From the name of the Irish village and barony.
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Shillelagh
A shillelagh ( shil-AY-lee, -lə; Irish: sail éille or saill éalaigh [ˌsˠal̠ʲ ˈeːlʲə], "thonged willow") is a wooden walking stick and club or cudgel, typically made from a stout knotty blackthorn stick with a large knob at the top. It is associated with Ireland and Irish folklore. Other spelling variants include shillelah, shillalah, and shillaly.
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shillelagh
A shillelagh is a thick, blackthorn or oak stick or club with a large knob on the end, originating from Ireland and used both as a walking stick and as a weapon. Traditionally, it is often associated with Irish folklore and historical tales.
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Shillelagh
A shillelagh is a wooden walking stick and club or cudgel, typically made from a stout knotty stick with a large knob at the top, that is associated with Ireland and Irish folklore.
Etymology and Origins
Shillelagh
A oaken sapling fashioned into a cudgel for self-defence, so called from a wood in Ireland celebrated for its oaks.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Shillelagh in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Shillelagh in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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