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HelpRe: Mairead
in reply to a message by aaaabc
Mairead is the modern Irish form of Margaret. It is pronounced, "ma-RAYD" / "muh-RAYD." It rhymes with the English word parade.
The older Irish form has a "g" in it, but it's followed by an "h" that makes the "g" sound silent. When the Irish were simplifying their spellings in the 1920's they went with the more stream-lined Mairead spelling.
The older Irish form has a "g" in it, but it's followed by an "h" that makes the "g" sound silent. When the Irish were simplifying their spellings in the 1920's they went with the more stream-lined Mairead spelling.
This message was edited 8/19/2008, 12:50 PM
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