CORRIGAN Meaning and
Definition
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Corrigan is a term often used to describe someone who possesses incredible luck or a knack for escaping trouble. This term originated from the 1942 movie "The Corsican Brothers," based on a novel by Alexandre Dumas. In the film, the lead characters, who are identical twins, possess an uncanny ability to each feel the pain and experiences of the other. One twin, Mario, finds himself involved in various dangerous situations and narrowly escapes each time. His ability to outrun danger and survive against all odds establishes the idea of a "corrigan."
The term "corrigan" has since been applied to individuals who seem to possess inordinate amounts of luck, often managing to evade peril or emerge unscathed from difficult circumstances. It refers to someone who consistently finds themselves in dangerous or near-fatal situations but always manages to come out on top, almost like a cat with nine lives. This concept is often used in storytelling, where a character with the moniker of "corrigan" becomes an embodiment of fortune and survival against all odds.
The term has also pejorative connotations when used to imply dishonesty or trickery. It can describe someone who uses underhanded means to evade the consequences of their actions, such as a con artist or a cheat who always manages to escape the repercussions of their behavior. Therefore, within this context, "corrigan" can carry a negative or questionable connotation.
Etymology of CORRIGAN
The term corrigan is derived from the Old Irish name Ó Corragáin, which means descendant of Corragán. The name Corragán itself comes from the Gaelic words cor meaning spear and ógán meaning young warrior, suggesting someone of warrior lineage. Over time, the name Ó Corragáin was anglicized to Corrigan.
Similar spelling words for CORRIGAN
- coregonidae,
- corson,
- corakan,
- corking,
- coracan,
- corzine,
- coarsen,
- coregonus,
- coursing,
- Carrigan,
- corrigenda,
- courson,
- coercion,
- Corazon,
- corrigendum,
- coruscant.
