Irish mhuise, muise, probably alteration of Muire Mary (Jesus' mother)
1826, in the meaning defined above
wish
wisha
wish away
“Wisha.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wisha. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.
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