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Diarmaid O Muirithe
Dr Diarmaid Ó Muirithe was a distinguished historical lexicographer. Educated at Trinity College, Dublin, and at the National University of Ireland, he was Fulbright Professor of English in the Uni...view moreDr Diarmaid Ó Muirithe was a distinguished historical lexicographer. Educated at Trinity College, Dublin, and at the National University of Ireland, he was Fulbright Professor of English in the United States, and held the Chair of Irish Studies in St Mary's University, Halifax, Canada and the position of Senior Lecturer Emeritus at UCD’s School of English, Drama and Film Studies. His many books, included Irish Words and Phrases, Irish Slang, A Dictionary of Anglo-Irish Words, Words We Use and Words We Don’t Use (Much Anymore). He was a consultant contributor to The Encyclopaedia of Ireland and a regular contributor to The Irish Times.view less