What is bra in Irish?

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What does bra mean in Irish?

Etymology. From Middle Irish brága (“captive, prisoner; hostage”), from Old Irish bráge (“neck”), from Proto-Celtic *brāgants, from the practice of holding prisoners by restraining their necks.
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What is the Irish word brat?

In Irish, as you probably know, "brat" means "flag". In English, it means "an unruly child".
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What is go brea in english?

Let's try to break it down a little, for how to pronounce “Go breá”. By the way, the phrase means “Fine”, or “Well”. It's a good response to use if you're asked how you're doing.
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What is Irish for pretty?

Beor. While scholars differ over the exact spelling of the word, they all agree it indicates a thoroughly attractive individual. Example: "Did anyone ever tell you that you're some beor?"
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What do Irish call their lovers?

“Mo chara” is used for a man or “Mo cara” is for a woman; “Mo Anam Cara” means "my soul mate" and can be found on one of our necklaces, bracelets, rings and even framed art.
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What do Irish call kissing?

Póg. This is the Irish word for a “kiss” e.g. “give us a póg” or even cuter a “póigín”. This is not to be confused with asking something to “Póg Mo Thóin” (Kiss my arse).
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What does Brea mean in Irish?

In Irish Baby Names the meaning of the name Brea is: Hill.
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What does Brea mean in Scottish?

Etymology. Brae is the Lowland Scots word for the slope or brow of a hill. The word 'Brae' in Shetland dialect has a different meaning; it may come from the Old Norse word breiðr meaning broad.
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What's hungry in Irish?

Are you hungry? An bhfuil ocras ort? Dia duit!
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What do you call an Irish girlfriend?

Acushla comes from the Irish Gaelic cuisle, which can mean "darling" but more literally means "pulse" or "vein." It's an adaptation of the Irish Gaelic a cuisle ("oh darling"). Cuisle was sometimes also paired with ma to give us macushla ("my darling"), as well as our next term of endearment....
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What are Irish insults?

16 Common Irish Insults and Bold Irish Curses
  • Tool.
  • Dryshite.
  • Pup.
  • Huair/Hoor (an Irish insult with both an offensive and a playful meaning)
  • Wagon.
  • Thick.
  • Gobshite (a much-loved Irish insult)
  • Bollocks.
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What do you call a female Irish woman?

Irish·​wom·​an ˈī-rish-ˌwu̇-mən. : a woman born in Ireland or of Irish descent.
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Does Erin Go bra mean in Irish?

Erin go Bragh is an Anglicization of Éire go Brách, among other forms, literally meaning “Ireland till the end of time” in the Irish language. The phrase was apparently first recorded during the Irish Rebellion of 1798.
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What is Irish slang for friend?

Mucker. Mate, pal, friend. Example: I'm so excited to see my mucker.
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What is the most Irish thing to say?

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  • 1.1 “Top o the mornin to ya!”
  • 1.2 “And the rest of the day to yourself”.
  • 1.3 “To be sure, to be sure”.
  • 1.4 “a pint of the black stuff”
  • 1.5 “He's talking a load of Blarney”
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Is Bree an Irish name?

Bree is a girl's name of Irish origin and comes from the traditional Irish names Bríghe and Brigid. Meaning “noble” and “power,” this regal name has deep roots and entices parents with its simple style and captivating connotations.
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What is Bree in Gaelic?

bree (plural brees) (obsolete or dialectal, Scotland) The eyelid. (obsolete or dialectal, Scotland) The eyebrow. (Scotland) The brow; forehead.
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What is Brae in Gaelic?

brae n. a hillside, slope, stretch of rising ground, etc.
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Is Bria Irish?

Bria is a girl's name of Irish origin. It is a diminutive of Brianna, meaning "high" or "noble." Related variants include Bree, Brigid, and Bryn.
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What are Irish nicknames?

Top 10 Irish Nicknames
  • MICKS. Since many Irish last names begin with Mc or Mac, if follows that this nickname became one (derogatory) way to refer to the Irish.
  • PADDY'S. In reference to St. ...
  • BRIDGETS. ...
  • CAT-LICK. ...
  • BOG-JUMPER/TURF CUTTER. ...
  • FUMBLIN' DUBLIN. ...
  • MCNUGGET. ...
  • MUCKER.
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What does Brid mean in Irish?

Origin:Irish. Meaning:Strong; Exalted one.
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What is the Irish word for a black person?

Black people (Irish: daoine goirme/daoine dubha), Africans and people of colour (Irish: daoine de dath) have lived in Ireland in small numbers since the 18th century.
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What is slang for Irish twins?

What does Irish twins mean? Irish twins is a slang expression for siblings born less than a year apart from each other. While some people intend it affectionately, it does stereotype Irish culture, making it mildly offensive.
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