begorra

[bih-gawr-uh, -gor-uh, bee-] Origin

be·gor·ra

[bih-gawr-uh, -gor-uh, bee-]
interjection Irish English.
(used as a euphemism for by God): It's a fine day, begorra.
Also, be·gor·ah, be·gor·rah.


Origin:
1830–40
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Begorra is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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begorra (bɪˈɡɒrə)
 
interj
an emphatic exclamation, regarded as a characteristic utterance of Irish people
 
[C19: euphemistic alteration of by God!]

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begorra
1839, antiquated Anglo-Irish form of expletive By God.
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