"marra" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: marras [plural]
Etymology: From Old Norse margr. Etymology templates: {{der|en|non|margr}} Old Norse margr Head templates: {{en-noun}} marra (plural marras)
  1. (West Cumbria, Geordie, Mackem, informal) A friend, pal, buddy, mate. Tags: Cumbria, Geordie, Mackem, West, informal Synonyms: marrow
    Sense id: en-marra-en-noun-5N7f4GrQ Categories (other): Cumbrian English, English entries with incorrect language header, Geordie English

Inflected forms

Download JSON data for marra meaning in English (1.2kB)

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          "text": "Cheers marra!"
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        {
          "text": "Alreet marra?"
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        {
          "text": "Hoo's it gaan marra?"
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