A fork of Rural Dictionary
Irish bandit from the 18th century. laterly term adopted in the US for Irish freedom fighters
the red coats wont go in the place is full of fenians
A derogatory slur usually used to insult Catholics, Irish people or Celtic FC supporters, or some combination of all three, mostly heard in the UK. Ajax Amsterdam supporters also made a banner featuring this term, which resulted in a heavy fine against the club. It is a loose reference to a historical pro-Irish Independance movement notorious for its use of violence.
"Oy, that Fenian Bastard with the Celtic jersey just called me a wanker!"
An individual to whom one has no blood connection but a deep relationship through the catholic church.
“He didn’t make a donation last Sunday, are you sure he’s your fenian cousin?”