School: Maoilinn (B.), Áth Treasna
- Location:
- Meelin, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Diarmuid de Brún
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0350, Page 005
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- (continued from previous page)(24) Cníopaire"You little CNÍOPAIRE". Often said to a child or youngster who does harmless mischief or tricks. When applied to an elderly person it conveys the idea of mean.
(25) CnámhseálaidheSaid of a person who is continually nagging or discontented. One who is always "chewing-the-rag".What is the "CNÁMHSEÁL-ING" about now?
(26) Geab"You have to much GEAB for your age" said to one who uses "short-talk" or impertinence.
(27) ClúracánOften applied to a small person - a weakling. Very commonly applied to small potatoes or when the crop is bad.
(28) Créatur"Ó Mhaise the poor CRÉATUR is perished with the cold"
(29) Crúcálaidhesaid of a person who trys to poke his way in the dark or who tries to find something without light by feeling his way(continues on next page)
