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Definition of Coarb
1. the head of a family [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Coarb
Literary usage of Coarb
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Transactions of the Kilkenny Archaeological Society by Kilkenny Archaeological Society (1855)
"... of these bishops should still be present at his inauguration, namely, the
coarb of Patrick, ... of Fenagh,13 and the coarb of Finin of Cluain ..."
2. The Historians of Scotland (1874)
"He was not only coarb of Columcille and Adamnan, but a bishop, lector of Armagh,
and coarb designate of St. Patrick. ..."
3. The Life of Saint Columba: Founder of Hy by Adamnan (1874)
"He is styled "coarb of Columcille and Adamnan," so that Raphoe may be considered as
... coarb 964-980. The Annals of Ulster designate him " Successor of ..."
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