Begorra

//biˈɡɑɹə// intj

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Intj
  1. 1
    Alternative form of by God. Ireland, alt-of, alternative, dated, literary

    "But, begorra, whin they seen it was raly Bill Malowney himself that was in it, it was only who'd be foremost out agin, tumblin' backways, one over another, and his raverence roarin' an' cursin' them like mad for not waitin' for him."

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blimeybloody hellbloody norablow me tightblow me upbutter my butt and call me a biscuit

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"But, begorra, whin they seen it was raly Bill Malowney himself that was in it, it was only who'd be foremost out agin, tumblin' backways, one over another, and his raverence roarin' an' cursin' them like mad for not waitin' for him."

Etymology

A minced oath from alteration of by God.

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