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wirra

interjection
wir·​ra | \ ˈwir-É™ How to pronounce wirra (audio) \
variants: or less commonly whirra

Definition of wirra

Irish
—usually used to express lament, grief, or concern
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Synonyms for wirra

Synonyms

alack, alas, ay, woe

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Examples of wirra in a Sentence

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

First Known Use of wirra

1825, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for wirra

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

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