How To Spell leary?
How to Pronounce leary?
Correct pronunciation for the word "leary" is [lˈi͡əɹi], [lˈiəɹi], [l_ˈiə_ɹ_i].
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"Leary" in context
Leary is an ancient Irish surname derived from the Gaelic word "Laoidhigh" which means "calf-herd". Historically, the Leary family acted as stewards and administrators to the O'Neill's, the rulers of their native Ulster province. The impact of the O'Neill's Decline under English rule in the 1700s meant that the Leary's had to diversify and look for other sources of income.
Many members of the family were involved in trade, art and politics. They were strong supporters of the Irish struggle for independence and were particularly influential during the Irish War of Independence.
Many members of the family were involved in trade, art and politics. They were strong supporters of the Irish struggle for independence and were particularly influential during the Irish War of Independence.
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Usage over time for leary:
This graph shows how "leary" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
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