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begorra
[bih-gawr-uh, -gor-uh, bee-]
interjection
(used as a euphemism forby God ).
It's a fine day, begorra.
begorra
/ ɪˈɡɒə /
interjection
an emphatic exclamation, regarded as a characteristic utterance of Irish people
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of begorra1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of begorra1
Example Sentences
Dan stared at the canvasses for ages, and finally removed the pipe from his mouth before delivering his verdict: "Begorra, they're terrible."
“Begorra,” the Fitzgerald look-alike says.
“Sure and begorra, it’s O’Ryan.”
He’d a big knife—it’s mortial long knives, too, them Roosians carry—an’ he was so full he thought it was Dr. Chandler that was hurtin’ him, and he med offer to put his knife in him, when, begorra, I kicked it out of his hand.”
“Begorra, April Day’s a fool to ye,” he began.
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