Fenian

The term originated in the US (1860s) and refers to the members of the American branch/chapter of the Irish Republican Brotherhood founded in Ireland. For Irish-Americans, the term signifies respect, loyalty and love for ones heritage. It is the highest honor for an Irish-American to be referred to as a Fenian or a “Fenian Son”.

He’s no Plastic Paddy, he’s a real Fenian Son.

by JJ Smith February 7, 2008

Fenian

Also known as the Fianna, a brave group of celtic warriors of olde who were led by the Irish Hero Finn Mac Cumhail.

The Fenian warriors were not to be trifled with.

by GueethePagan April 16, 2005

Fenian

Bravest Irish men who ever lived

The Fenian men fought until not a one was standing

by Wilhelm January 25, 2004

Fenian

Something that is used to describe an Irish man but Glasgow celtic (British) fans like to pretend to be

THAT British club Celtic like to think they are Irish Fenians but they are British as Brixton

by Order number 1690 November 29, 2021

Fenian

Used by people not living in Ireland or Northen Ireland to offend the inhabitants. If the person being abused is a Catholic then he will be offended that someone not of his blood is calling him thus and is most likely to twat the offender. If aimed at a protestant (usually from Northern Ireland) then he will be vexed by the fact he is being compared to a Fenian and is most likely to twat the offender.

See you fenian cunt, i'll cut you first!

Nice on nancy, cop a load of this!

by Rikki Sixx May 13, 2005

Fenian

The Fenians were members of the Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB) in Ireland in the 1860s. They are essentially the pioneers of modern terrorism, and used violent methods in order to gain what they wanted - in this case they wanted Ireland to be made a Republic, separate from Britain and with their own Parliament.

Members of the Irish Republican Brotherhood were Fenians.

by oreosandlemons October 22, 2014

Fenian

A person who does not wish to cleanse themselves

That man smells like a fenian

by Faxx April 9, 2020