School: Leac Dhearg (Lickerrig)

Location:
Lickerrig, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Dubhda
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0034, Page 0091

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  1. Cailleac - an old woman
    Sumachán - a fat person
    Clamhsán - a person who is always grumbling
    Sliamadóir - a tricky person
    Maistín - one who is always crying
    Bleiteac - a fat person
    Smearachán - a miserable person
    Stráic - a long lanky person
    Striall - an untidy person
    Glincín - a senseless person
    Gaimbín - one who lends money
    Cabac - one who is always talking
    Gobán - a handy person

    Pusachán - a cross person
    Girrseac - a young girl
    Gasún - a young boy
    Líob - a fool
    Stócac - a young boy
    Peata - a pet
    Dránaidhe - a delicate person
    Miothán - a small person
    Scréacóg - one who is always crying
    Scabóg - a tall person
    Múascán - a stupid person
    Bruiscidhe - a fat person
    Cruiteachán - one who has a hump
    Daraigín - a tatcher
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