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wirra
[ wir-uh ]
interjection
Irish English.
- an exclamation of sorrow or lament.
wirra
/ ˈɪə /
interjection
- an exclamation of sorrow or deep concern
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of wirra1
First recorded in 1830–40, wirra is from Irish A Mhuire! “Mary!,” an appeal to the Virgin
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of wirra1
C19: shortened from Irish Gaelic a Muire! O Mary! as invocation to the Virgin Mary
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Example Sentences
Examples have not been reviewed.
Hardcore players probably already knew that “wirra,” a variant spelling of the newly added “whirra,” was already allowable.
From
Oh, wirra, why did ye dhraw her on ye?
From
"Wirra, wirra! but that's bad news for her now," muttered a boatman, in conversation with an old woman at his side.
From
Oh, then, wirra! wirra!" said she, wringing her hands sorrowfully, "why did I come here?—why did n't I bear it all patient?
From
Wirra, man alive, what's to be done?'
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