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Seamus

SHAY-muhs
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A male given name of Irish origin, equivalent to "James."
"Seamus grew up on a small farm in County Clare."

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In plain EnglishAn Irish first name, the equivalent of James.

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_____ grew up on a small farm in County Clare.

Etymology

Anglicised form of Irish Séamas, itself derived from the English name James.

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