moryah

British

/ mɒrˈjæ /

interjection

an exclamation of annoyance, disbelief, etc

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Etymology

Origin of moryah

from Irish Gaelic Mar dhea forsooth

Example Sentences

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In Gobstown we had to sit down and look on, pretending, moryah, that we were as happy as the day was long.

From Waysiders by O'Kelly, Seumas

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