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Hi All, History question. In listings of the name Seamus I will see an accent on the e. Why? It is irish and I'm wondering if there is a French connection. Has the accent always been there? Was it added? By who and when. Thanks
Cheers, Seamus
Cheers, Seamus
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The accent is part of the Irish language. It's called a fada and lengthens the sound of vowels.
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The accent is original and is part of the Irish Gaelic language.
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no, it's totally Irish from what I know... the Irish have accent marks on some of their letter (like, in the Irish language)
We still just all pro. it 'shay-mus' though... I don't know the meaning of accent marks
"Chan eil tuil air nach tig traoghadh"
We still just all pro. it 'shay-mus' though... I don't know the meaning of accent marks
"Chan eil tuil air nach tig traoghadh"
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