See Also: shoneen(dictionary)

shoneen (iou)



shoneen noun & adjective. Anglo-Irish (derog.). M19.
[Irish seoinin, from Seon JOHN + -in -EEN2.]
A. noun. A person favouring English rather than Irish standards and attitudes in cultural life, sport, etc. M19.
b. attrib. or as adjective. Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of such a person. E20
shoneenism noun the principles or practices of a shoneen E20.