currach

or cur·agh, cur·ragh

[ kuhr-uhkh, kuhr-uh ]

noun

, Scot., Irish.

1. a coracle.

currach

/ ˈkʌrəx; ˈkʌrə /

noun

1. See coracle
   a Scot or Irish name for coracle

Word History and Origins

Origin of currach¹

1400–50; late Middle English currok < Scots Gaelic curach, Irish currach boat; coracle

Word History and Origins

Origin of currach¹

C15: from Irish Gaelic currach; compare coracle

Example Sentences

Edward wished much to know whether the currach was a horse, a cart, or a chaise.

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However, it was called Currach Life from very early times, that is the marsh or swamp of the Liffy.

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It is strange why it is called a curragh—more correctly, currach—for the word means a marsh, a place that stirs when trodden on.

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