wirra
[ wir-uh ]
/ ˈwɪr ə /
interjection Irish English.
an exclamation of sorrow or lament.
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First recorded in 1830–40, wirra is from Irish A Mhuire! “Mary!,” an appeal to the Virgin
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Example sentences from the Web for wirra
Wirra, an' to think she'd look at a plain man like Doyle Grahame.
The Art of Disappearing|John Talbot Smith"Wirra, but that feller can't stop to take breath between his shooting," remarked Private Kelly.
Uncle Sam's Boys as Sergeants|H. Irving HancockWirra, wirra, why did I ever let myself be persuaded at all?
The Irish Twins|Lucy Fitch PerkinsI meant the girl you are interested in—no, it isn't that other—the girl that's interested in you—oh, wirra wisha!
Two Knapsacks|John Campbell
British Dictionary definitions for wirra
wirra
/ (ˈwɪrə) /
interjection
Irish an exclamation of sorrow or deep concern
Word Origin for wirra
C19: shortened from Irish Gaelic a Muire! O Mary! as invocation to the Virgin Mary
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