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Irish twin

noun

Etymology

Originally used (in the nineteenth century) to mock the fertility of Irish families, referencing the stereotype that they have children in quicker succession.

  1. derived from families

Definitions

  1. Either of a pair of siblings born less than 12 months apart, especially if born within…

    Either of a pair of siblings born less than 12 months apart, especially if born within the same calendar year or school year or born one year apart.

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