curagh
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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A four-oared curagh with two men in her besides the rowers— probably the Priest and the Doctor—went first, followed by the three-oared curagh from the south island, which ran more danger.
From The Aran Islands by J. M. (John Millington) Synge
Another day he went to Inisheer and they broke three ribs of the curagh, and they coming back.
From The Aran Islands by J. M. (John Millington) Synge
The instant a break is seen they swoop down to the surf, launch their curagh, and pull out to sea with incredible speed.
From The Aran Islands by J. M. (John Millington) Synge
It's that word you may take in your curagh to Conchubor in Emain.
From Deirdre of the Sorrows by J. M. (John Millington) Synge
One time three men were out at night in a curagh, and they saw a big ship coming down on them.
From The Aran Islands by J. M. (John Millington) Synge
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