wirra

[ wir-uh ]

interjection

, Irish English.

1. an exclamation of sorrow or lament.

wirra

/ ˈwɪrə /

interjection

1. an exclamation of sorrow or deep concern

Word History and Origins

Origin of wirra¹

First recorded in 1830–40, wirra is from Irish A Mhuire! “Mary!,” an appeal to the Virgin

Word History and Origins

Origin of wirra¹

C19: shortened from Irish Gaelic a Muire! O Mary! as invocation to the Virgin Mary

Example Sentences

Hardcore players probably already knew that “wirra,” a variant spelling of the newly added “whirra,” was already allowable.

From Washington Post

Wirra, man alive, what’s to be done?’

From Project Gutenberg

Oh, wirra, why did ye dhraw her on ye?

From Project Gutenberg

"Wirra, wirra! but that's bad news for her now," muttered a boatman, in conversation with an old woman at his side.

From Project Gutenberg

Oh, then, wirra! wirra!" said she, wringing her hands sorrowfully, "why did I come here?—why did n't I bear it all patient?

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