wirra

[ wir-uh ]

interjection

, Irish English.

1. an exclamation of sorrow or lament.

wirra

/ ˈwɪrə /

interjection

1. an exclamation of sorrow or deep concern

Word History and Origins

Origin of wirra¹

First recorded in 1830–40, wirra is from Irish A Mhuire! “Mary!,” an appeal to the Virgin

Word History and Origins

Origin of wirra¹

C19: shortened from Irish Gaelic a Muire! O Mary! as invocation to the Virgin Mary

Example Sentences

Wirra, the weeks I lay on the sill of death's door,—the gray days, the black nights.

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"Wirra, but that feller can't stop to take breath between his shooting," remarked Private Kelly.

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I meant the girl you are interested in—no, it isn't that other—the girl that's interested in you—oh, wirra wisha!

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Wirra, an' to think she'd look at a plain man like Doyle Grahame.

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Wirra, wirra, why did I ever let myself be persuaded at all?

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