arrah

[ ar-uh ]

interjection

, Irish.

1. (used as an expression of surprise or excitement.)

Word History and Origins

Origin of arrah¹

From the Irish word ara

Example Sentences

At Rajmahal news received that mutineers besieging Arrah had been dispersed; that something had happened to a party of the 10th.

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The good news reached us that a further defeat had been inflicted upon the Arrah mutineers by Major Eyre.

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The position at Arrah was so strengthened as to be secure against attack.

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Their astonishment first became known when they were repulsed by the 75th Foot, and were heard to say to one another, 'Arrah bhai!

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But arrah, now, phat arre we goin to do about this same broth of a bye comin back till the island for frind?

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