Buckeens

/bʌˈkiːnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of buckeen; multiple young gentlemen or dandies, particularly from Irish Anglo-Irish families.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'buckeen,' maintaining the Irish diminutive suffix pattern from the singular form.

Kelly Says

Buckeens appear frequently in 19th-century Irish literature as comedic or tragic figures, particularly in works by authors who wanted to satirize the affectations of the Anglo-Irish upper class.

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