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School: Cill Moibhí (C.) (roll number 13081)

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Kilmovee, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Uí Dhubhthaigh
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  1. Old Riddles (continued)

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    Why is T the wettest letter in the alphabet?
    Because it is the middle letter in water.
    What side of the mug, is the handle?
    The outside.
    Why is a river like a wath?
    Because it never goes long without winding.
    What is it, that is under the fire and over the fire, and never touches the fire?
    A cake in an oven.
    What is it that a lady often finds, but never rushes to see?
    A hole in her stocking
    Why does a cow look over the wall?
    Because she cannot look under it.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Winnie Duffy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clooncarha, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs C Duffy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clooncarha, Co. Mayo