arrah

[ ar-uh ]

/ ˈær ə /

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interjection Irish.

(used as an expression of surprise or excitement.)

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Origin of arrah

From the Irish word ara

At Rajmahal news received that mutineers besieging Arrah had been dispersed; that something had happened to a party of the 10th.
Recollections of Thirty-nine Years in the Army|Charles Alexander Gordon
The good news reached us that a further defeat had been inflicted upon the Arrah mutineers by Major Eyre.
Recollections of Thirty-nine Years in the Army|Charles Alexander Gordon
The position at Arrah was so strengthened as to be secure against attack.
Recollections of Thirty-nine Years in the Army|Charles Alexander Gordon
Their astonishment first became known when they were repulsed by the 75th Foot, and were heard to say to one another, 'Arrah bhai!
Forty-one years in India|Frederick Sleigh Roberts

But arrah, now, phat arre we goin to do about this same broth of a bye comin back till the island for frind?
Motor Boat Boys' River Chase|Louis Arundel