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Miss J.E. Browne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0999, Page 039

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  1. List of Irish Words and Phrases that Have been Adopted into the Popular Speech of the Galltacht (continued)

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    34) Bundurgus
    a big heavy person, generally applied to a big girl, as "She's a big "Bundurgus". Same meaning as "Bramach" which is used in Co. Wexford.

    35) Bullabawsheen (Bullabaisín)
    as the child was crying like "Bullabawsheen" = like one mentally deranged.

    36) Bundun (Bundún)
    a foolish fellow. An old tramp who resided between Bailieboro' and Killenkere was locally know as "Bun Dan". He lived about fifteen years ago, he was slightly mental.

    37) Puck
    to butt. Go away from the goat or she'll "Puck" you.
    One boy may say to one who is teasing or annoying "I'll "Puck" you. One who "Pucks" another is called a "Pucker".

    38) Clout
    a blow - I'll give you a "Clout".

    39) Cluff
    a blow or a slap. "I'll give you a "Cluff" or He "Cluffed" him.

    40) Cuff
    to strike - as He "Cuffed" him.

    41) Fuster (Fustar)
    a rush. Don't be in such a "Fuster": Don't leave so soon, you're always in a great "Fluster".

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    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    J. Browne
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Múinteoir