Fergus
gəs
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| (in Irish legend) a warrior king of Ulster, who was supplanted by Conchobar | |
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Fergus
is always a great word to know.
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| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Fergus
male proper name, from Gael. Fearghus or O.Ir. Fergus "man-ability," first element cognate with L. vir "man," second from O.Ir. gus "ability, excellence, strength, inclination," from Celt. root *gustu- "choice," from PIE base *gustu- "to taste."
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