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.
You seldom play with much heart, mavourneen, and when you do play, you seem but to play to please me and you tire all too soon.
From Aileen Aroon, A Memoir With other Tales of Faithful Friends and Favourites by Stables, Gordon
You see, mavourneen, it's a long time since she was anything but a trouble to people.'
From Love of Brothers by Tynan, Katharine
“It’s not so bad at all, mavourneen, praise be to God,” she said.
From The Irish Twins by Perkins, Lucy Fitch
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