"wisha" meaning in English

See wisha in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

Etymology: From Irish mhuise, originally a euphemism for A Mhuire! (“O Mary!”) in calling upon the Virgin Mary. Compare Irish muise. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ga|mhuise}} Irish mhuise, {{m+|ga|muise}} Irish muise Head templates: {{en-interj}} wisha
  1. (Ireland) An expression of surprise. Tags: Ireland
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