Aribeth says: Do you carry a torch? "Gaelic and non-English words in use in Fingall" a sample Arrah - Used in the beginning of expressions indicating mild surprise. eg "arrag go on" and still in use Awmadhan - A fool. Amadan. Bothered - Deaf. Corruption of bodhar. and still in use Bousey - A loafer. A parasite Brave - Fine or good.Corruption of breagh. "A brave day" "A brave bit of sunlight" "A brave field of potatoes" Brock - A badger. Gaelic - Broc Buddhahust - Be silent. Bi in do thost (Gaelic) Butty - Short. Applied to persons and animals. Caubeen - An old hat. Gaelic - Caibín (just a very few) In Gaelic the fada (eg á é í ú) emphases the letter. the bulta used to be a dot on top of the letter indicating silent. The dot w... "Cheese" as in "Big Cheese" comes from a Hindi word that means leader. It's pronounced something like 'chiz'. I would like to "carry a torch" Nice clip. Words are man's best friend, next to his dog no doubt, am Stuck On ....... -)) Nobody loves you like your DOG. @righthand, you didn't mention 'pogue mahone' Y'ALL that is southern for you all. lol That is not a torch in my pocket. I am just so pleased to see y'all. |
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