river in Ireland, the name is something like "old man river," from a Proto-Celtic word related to Irish sean "old" (see senile).

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(n) United States electrical engineer who pioneered mathematical communication theory (1916-2001)

Dipped in the Shannon. One who has been dipped in the Shannon loses all bashfulness. At least, sic aiunt.

From the name of the River Shannon, the longest river in Ireland, called an tSionainn in Irish. It is associated with the legendary figure Sionann and is sometimes said to be named for her. However it [..]

The longest river in the British Isles, which flows through Ireland into the Atlantic Ocean. oforigin, variant of Shanahan, anglicised fromderived from the river; first used in the USA in early 20t [..]

From the name of the River Shannon, the longest river in Ireland, called an tSionainn in Irish. It is associated with the legendary figure Sionann and is sometimes said to be named for her. However it [..]