currachy

Yola

Etymology

Derived from Irish curach.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌkʊɾaˈkiː/

Adjective

currachy

  1. Literally, sticking to conventional currach.
    • 1927, THE ANCIENT DIALECT OF THE BARONIES OF FORTH AND BARGY, COUNTY WEXFORD:
      Currachy Hore
      Obstinate Hore

References
  • Kathleen A. Browne (1927) The Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland Sixth Series, Vol.17 No.2, Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, page 129
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