"wirra" meaning in English

See wirra in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

IPA: /ˈwɪɹə/
Rhymes: -ɪɹə Etymology: From Irish a Mhuire (“oh Mary”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|ga|a Mhuire||oh Mary}} Irish a Mhuire (“oh Mary”) Head templates: {{en-interj}} wirra
  1. (Ireland) Exclamation of dismay. Tags: Ireland Synonyms: whirra

Alternative forms

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