orra

or or·row

[ awr-uh, or-uh ]

adjective

, Scot.

1. not regular or scheduled; odd:

   orra work.

orra

/ ˈɒrə /

adjective

1. odd or unmatched; supernumerary
2. occasional or miscellaneous
3. orra man or orraman
   an odd-jobman

Word History and Origins

Origin of orra¹

First recorded in 1720–30; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of orra¹

C18: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Do lean s orra, fharo gach n-fhaid, agus niosa truarghmhilighe gach uair 'n a chile.

From Project Gutenberg

And there was the bag of siller sure aneugh, and mony orra thing besides, that had been missing for mony a day.

From Project Gutenberg

But I reckon ye'll be gaun to mak an antic o't, as ye hae dune wi' mony an orra thing besides.

From Project Gutenberg

To join her came Hannah—having left her young ladies with an "orra-buddy" in the flat.

From Project Gutenberg

It is most laughable to see immaculate city chaps out here doing all sorts of "orra" jobs.

From Project Gutenberg