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nouncommon in dialogue

A member of the Official Irish Republican Army.

noun

  1. 1

    slangA member of the Official Irish Republican Army.

Etymology

So called because they sold adhesive lilies to commemorate the Easter Rising.

Forms

plural
Stickies
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