Meaning of Ormondian | Babel Free

Definitions

In support of or pertaining to Thomas Butler, especially as regards the faction that supported him in the Desmond Rebellions.

Examples

“The Ormondian golden age!”

“So wounded Desmond borne from field Captive upon Ormondian shield, Hearing– " Where now is Desmond ? " – shrilled, " Where but in proper place of fear, Still on the necks of Butlers, here.””

“While O'Neill, the defender of Arras and the hero of Benburb, was ordered off to employ his arms in Connaught lest his presence should interfere with the designs of the new council, which had now grown quite Ormondian.”

“We think it our duty to let you know that all the Popish party in Ireland and the Septs and Ormondian party are like to join as one man.”

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