mavourneen
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of mavourneen
First recorded in 1790–1800, mavourneen is from Irish mo mhuirnín “my darling”
Example Sentences
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He kept saying, Rasheen, Rasheen, mavourneen mean, and the song made no sense because his father dropped him on his head long ago and every time he sang that song he had different words.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
It was noble and like thee, mavourneen deelish," she said, "to give my dying eyes this last best blessing of life—beholding thee once more.
From Stories and Legends of Travel and History, for Children by Greenwood, Grace
"Meantime I may feed on hope, may I not, mavourneen?"
From Donald McElroy, Scotch Irishman by Caldwell, Willie Walker
As to what your father would do for you, Winny mavourneen, I don't care a boughalawn lui; for I'm rich enough without a cross of his money or his land.
From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by Rameur, E.
But hurry home now, Phelim, mavourneen; the raw night air is no good for ye.”
From Live to be Useful or, The Story of Annie Lee and her Irish Nurse by Anonymous
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