currachy

Yola

Etymology

Derived from Irish curach.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kəɾaˈkiː/

Adjective

currachy

1. obstinate, sticking to conventional currach.
   • 1927, THE ANCIENT DIALECT OF THE BARONIES OF FORTH AND BARGY, COUNTY WEXFORD:

     Currachy Hore

     Obstinate Hore

References

• Kathleen A. Browne (1927) The Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland Sixth Series, Vol.17 No.2, Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, page 129