Claddagh

English

Proper noun

Claddagh

1. An area in Galway.

Noun

Claddagh (plural Claddaghs)

1. Short for Claddagh ring.
   • 2010, Angelina Elias, Renata: The Beginning, page 274:

     The rings were golden Claddaghs with a garnet in the center. A Claddagh represented friendship, honor, and love.

   • 2008, Carol Higgins Clark, Laced: A Regan Reilly Mystery, page 218:

     "You can't tell that the rings they're wearing are Claddaghs," Gerard said, "but they are." He handed the picture to Regan. "People don't really use the Claddagh rings as wedding bands anymore."