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Etymology of the English word leprechaun

the English word leprechaun
derived from the Irish word leipreachan
derived from the Middle Irish word luchorpan
derived from the Irish word leipreachán

Date

The earliest known usage of leprechaun in English dates from the 17th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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