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
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"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
"Ah, wirra, wirra!" wailed the cook, wringing his hands.
From Blazed Trail Stories and Stories of the Wild Life by White, Stewart Edward
Oh, wirra, wirra, I know it well!—the winding-sheet, the winding-sheet!
From Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2 by Lever, Charles James
"Wirra, wirra, wirra!" broke in the child, while he rung his hands, and burst forth into a torrent of tumultuous grief.
From The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago by Lever, Charles James
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