machree
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of machree
First recorded in 1820–30, machree is from Irish mo chroidhe literally, “my heart”
Example Sentences
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We are well to do now, acushla oge machree, an' not in hunger, an' sickness, an' misery, as we wor whin you suffered them all!
From Phelim Otoole's Courtship and Other Stories Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three by Carleton, William
By Samuel Lover Widow machree, it’s no wonder you frown,— Och hone! widow machree; Faith, it ruins your looks, that same dirty black gown,— Och hone! widow machree.
From Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 6 by Sylvester, Charles Herbert
Well, agrah, machree, 'tisn't your fault, it's the first time you ever refused to spake to your own Honor.
From The Station; The Party Fight And Funeral; The Lough Derg Pilgrim Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three by Carleton, William
Jimmy, avourneen machree, an' how can I part wid you, my darlin' son!
From The Poor Scholar Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three by Carleton, William
"Gra machree yourself! but I say I am," replied Phelim; "robbed clane of every penny of it!"
From Phelim Otoole's Courtship and Other Stories Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three by Carleton, William
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