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
"She has only fainted, mavourneen," said Kate O'Brien, in a tender tone, for she at last realized that it would be worse than useless to contend against the majesty of the law.
From The Masked Bridal by Sheldon, Georgie, Mrs.
And always when the ache was strongest, it seemed to sound insistently in her ears and in her soul just one sentence: “Mavourneen, mavourneen, bears have understanding when they love as I love you...”
From Paddy-The-Next-Best-Thing by Page, Gertrude
Haney turned with a smile—a tender, humorous smile—and whispered: "Bertie, acushla mavourneen, come to me!"
From Money Magic A Novel by Garland, Hamlin
The four-leaved shamrock brings good luck to its wearer, mavourneen; may it bring it to you!
From The New Girl at St. Chad's A Story of School Life by Brazil, Angela
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