currachy

Yola

Etymology

Derived from Irish curach.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkʊrəxiː/

Adjective

currachy

  1. obstinate, 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 ANCIENT DIALECT OF THE BARONIES OF FORTH AND BARGY, COUNTY WEXFORD.”, in Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of lreland (Sixth Series)‎[1], volume 17, number 2, Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, page 129
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