wirra
Americaninterjection
interjection
Etymology
Origin of wirra
First recorded in 1830–40, wirra is from Irish A Mhuire! “Mary!,” an appeal to the Virgin
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The O. Fr. wirra does not correspond to the Sco. forms of the word.
From Scandinavian influence on Southern Lowland Scotch by Flom, George Tobias
"Not a fair nor a market-town doesn't know her as well as—Oh, wirra! wirra!"
From Handy Andy, Volume 2 — a Tale of Irish Life by Lover, Samuel
"Warzemarrer wirra light?" repeats Mr. BUMSTEAD, spinning wildly until he brings up against the wall.
From Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 19, August 6, 1870 by Various
"Oh, wirra, wirra! don't be sayin' it," grumbled the old man.
From Ruth Fielding at Briarwood Hall or Solving the Campus Mystery by Emerson, Alice B.
Wirra, wirra, why did I ever let myself be persuaded at all?
From The Irish Twins by Perkins, Lucy Fitch
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