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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Alley," he exclaimed in Irish, "Alley, nhien machree, your father that loved you more nor he loved any other human crathur, brings a message to you from the mother of your heart, avourneen!
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
Oh, sure, what did I say, fine lad, but avick machree, son of my heart?
From The Wind Bloweth by Donn-Byrne, Brian Oswald
"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
Wait a bit, cushla machree, and she’ll come in some fine morning when we least expect her.”
From The Missing Ship The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley by Kingston, William Henry Giles
Sure, anim machree, I have nothin' to forgive you for, my heart's life; but may the blessin' of God and of a happy mother light on you!
From Going to Maynooth Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three by Carleton, William
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