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sandman in Irish

sandman in Irish is Seán Ó Néill — sandman means a folklore character who sprinkles magic sand in children's eyes to bring sleep and dreams.

sandman in Irish

Seán Ó Néill
noun
(folklore) A figure that brings sleep and dreams by sprinkling magical sand into people's eyes. [from early 19th c.]

What does "sandman" mean?

  1. noun A folklore character who sprinkles magic sand in children's eyes to bring sleep and dreams.
    "Time for bed — the sandman is on his way."
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sandman in a sentence

  • Time for bed — the sandman is on his way.
  • She told her little brother the sandman would visit if he closed his eyes.

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What is "sandman" in Irish?

"sandman" in Irish is Seán Ó Néill. sandman means: A folklore character who sprinkles magic sand in children's eyes to bring sleep and dreams.

How do you use "sandman" in a sentence?

Example: "Time for bed — the sandman is on his way." In Irish, "sandman" is Seán Ó Néill.

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