musha

Definitions

1. An expression of surprise.
   Ireland, archaic
2. An expression of sympathy.
   Ireland, ironic, often

Equivalents

Examples

“‘Musha, God be with them times!’ said the old man. ‘There was some life in it then.’”

“Och! musha bedad, man alive, but it's a fine counthry over here, and it bangs all the jewel of a view⟳ we do be havin' from the windys, begorra!”

“When her neighbour, Mrs. Ryan, looked in, she could not forbear mentioning the expected call⟳, and was further elated because Mrs. Ryan at once remarked: "Sure, 'twill be Bessy he's after," though she herself, of course, disclaimed the idea, saying: "Och musha, ma'am, not at all."”

“Well, here now, here's five hogs to begin⟳ with; and, musha, but I never thought I'd be spending my loose change⟳ that way.'”

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