wirra
interjection
wir·ra
| \ ˈwir-ə
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variants:
or less commonly whirra
Definition of wirra
Ireland
—usually used to express lament, grief, or concern
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“Wirra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wirra. Accessed 7 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of wirra was in 1825
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