Top English words that have Irish origins. While English may be the most used language in the western world, it has borrowed from many other languages over the centuries such as French, Germanâ¦ and Irish. In fact, some of the most colourful words in the English language originated across the water in Ireland, or at least have Irish connections. Here are some of our favourites. Caricature of Charles C Boycott from Vanity Fair, 1881.
Josh Gad as LeFou in Disney's live action Beauty and the Beast (2017). (Disney Movie Trailers/Youtube)
The Disney press release also confirmed two more Beauty and the Beast cast members: Oscar-winners Emma Thompson (Saving Mr. Banks) and Kevin Kline (Last Vegas) as, respectively, the Beastâs enchanted servant Mrs. Potts and Belleâs father, Maurice.