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Kilkenny [kɪlˈkɛnɪ] n 1. (Placename) a county of SE Republic of Ireland, in Leinster province: mostly agricultural. County town: Kilkenny. Pop.: 75 336 (1996). Area: 2062 sq. km (796 sq. miles) 2. (Placename) a market town in SE Republic of Ireland, county town of Co. Kilkenny: capital of the ancient kingdom of Ossory. Pop.: 9500 (latest est.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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if it wasn't mesilf thin that was mad as a Kilkenny cat I shud like to be tould who it was! It seemed probable that the engagement would last till the combatants had consumed each other, after the fashion of the Kilkenny cats, when there suddenly appeared from nowhere a young man in grey. |
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