dubhgall

/ˈdʌvɡɔl/ or /ˈdvɑːɡɔl/

Definitions

1. noun

A Viking or Norse warrior, especially one who raided in Ireland.

“The archaeologist found evidence of a dubhgall settlement in the Irish countryside.”

2. proper noun

A surname of Irish origin.

“The historian wrote about the dubhgall family’s history in 12th-century Ireland.”

Synonyms

  • Norse
  • Viking
  • raider

Antonyms

  • peasant
  • settler