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Corran, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Liam Ó Léighinn
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  1. A Collection of Riddles

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    1. Q. Black I am and well admired
    Men wrought at me till they were tired
    They broke my back and bruised my face
    And dug me from my native place.
    A. Turf.
    2. Q. A houseful, a roomful
    And couldn't catch a spoonful
    A. Smoke
    3. Q. Steel horse, white tail,
    Riddle me that or I'll put you to Jail.
    A. A needle & a white thread.
    4. Q. Middy moddy
    Riound body
    Three feet & a wooden hat
    A. A pot.
    5. Q. Why is a horse a curious feeder.
    A. Because he eats best when h has not a bit in his mouth.
    6.Q. Why does a beggar wear a short coat.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English