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School: Kells (Parochial) (roll number 5062)

Location:
Kells, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Vera C. Hodges
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0703, Page 381

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    1. "As big as it is" meaning How big it is!
    2. Ending sentences with the word "but" e.g. "I must be going now but."
    3. "March does be wicked in the beginning or the cud."
    4. "Come over this way, young one" - said to a girl of 24.
    5. "What's on ye?" meaning What is the matter with you.
    6. "I have me own care with the chickens and hens."
    7. "I can't lie after seven". meaning I cannot remain in bed later than seven a.m.
    8. "I'm sorry to hear she isn't well, is she lying?" - meaning Is she in bed sick?
    9. "Take care or the window will go from you" i.e. Take care the window frame on which
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Vera C. Hodges
    Gender
    Female