to-smotherin'

Yola

Etymology

Derived from Middle English smorþering.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /təˈsmɔðərɪn/

Adjective

to-smotherin'

  1. Expressing discomfort from short breathing.
    • THE ANCIENT DIALECT OF THE BARONIES OF FORTH AND BARGY, COUNTY WEXFORD:
      " I'm to-smotherin', "

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 137
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