School: Glin (C.) (roll number 3232)

Location:
Glin, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Cárthaigh
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  1. 1. What is that word of three syllables which contains the twenty-six letters? Alphabet
    2 Why is a plum cake like an ocean? Because it contains many "currants".
    3. Why are teeth like verbs?
    Because they are regular, irregular, and defective.
    4. Why are bakers very-denying people?
    Because they sell what they knead themselves.
    5. Why is a rifle a very insignificant weapon?
    Because it is within a "T" of being a trifle.
    6. Why is a favourite singer's voice like a queen' crown?
    Because it is replete with precious tones.
    7. What is 0 x 0?
    0x0.
    8. Why does a hen "peg" a pot?
    Because she can't lick it.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máirín Ní Shúilleabháin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Caheragh, Co. Limerick