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School: Bog-fhód (Buckode) (roll number 3736)

Location:
Buckode, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Muiris Mac Gearailt
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0191, Page 232

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    Local Sayings
    I "seen" for I saw.
    I "mind" for I remember.
    He is "through other for he is annoyed, upset or failed in his health.
    I "be", You "be", He "bes", She "bes", We "bes", Ye "be", They "be". (translation from Irish)
    They are "danny" for they are weak.
    It was a "donny act" for a mean act.
    He is a "lauky" fellow for he is a friendly fellow.
    Did you "find" the thunder last night for did you hear the thunder.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bernard Mc Gowan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Aghaderrard West, Co. Leitrim