wexford
wexford Lexical Profile
• noun
Irish The county town of County Wexford, situated at the mouth of the River Slaney in the southeast of Ireland, originally founded by Viking settlers in the 9th century.
"Every autumn, music enthusiasts travel to Wexford to attend its internationally renowned opera festival."
Irish A maritime county located in the province of Leinster in the southeast of Ireland, recognized for its extensive sandy beaches, historical Norman sites, and agricultural production.
"My ancestors emigrated from Wexford during the 19th century and often told stories of its beautiful coastline."
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Old Norse 'Veisafjǫrðr', meaning 'inlet of the mud flats', referring to the town's location at the mouth of the River Slaney. The modern Irish name for the county and town is Loch Garman.