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rising of the moon

(Ireland, poetic) a rebellion.

ˈɹaɪzɪŋ ˈʌv ðə ˈmunDocumented since 1860sSilenthistorical51 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(Ireland, poetic) a rebellion.

Origin: From the ballad "The Rising of the Moon" (c1865), recounting a battle between the United Irishmen and the British Army during the Irish Rebellion of 1798. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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