A variant spelling or pronunciation of a term from Irish mythology or folklore, possibly related to Áine or similar names.
Possibly an alternative spelling or Anglicization of the Irish name 'Áine,' with '-ee' ending added. The exact relationship and etymology are unclear without more textual evidence.
This spelling variant shows how Irish names got mangled in English—pronunciation and spelling changed as English speakers tried to represent Celtic sounds in the Latin alphabet. Many Irish names have multiple 'correct' spellings!
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