wirra

interjection

wir·ra ˈwir-ə

variants or less commonly whirra

Ireland

—usually used to express lament, grief, or concern

wirra, wirra, me sweet colleen, lying in her cold grave!

Etymology

oh wirra, from Irish a Mhuire, literally, Mary!

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of wirra was in 1825

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Style

“Wirra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wirra. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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