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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Come, jewel machree, happiness is the aim of life.
From Kenny by Nuyttens, Joseph Pierre
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
Avour-neen machree, I remimber to see you pickin' the berries; but asthore—asthore—it wasn't for play you did 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
"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
Oh," said he, dropping on his knees, "Father, ahagur machree, pardon me—oh, forgive me!
From Phil Purcel, The Pig-Driver; The Geography Of An Irish Oath; The Lianhan Shee Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three by Carleton, William
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