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School: Killyon (roll number 7120)

Location:
Killyon, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Brighid, Bean Uí Fithcheallaigh
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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    the biggest dunce in the world.
    Ans. I-t.
    12. Why is a horse never hungry on his journey.
    Ans. Because he has always a bit in his mouth.
    13. Why is an ass more clever than a fox.
    Ans. Because he can run away with a trap.
    14. Spell black water with three letters.
    Ans. I-n-k
    15. What is it that is short, cut a bit and make it longer.
    Ans. A grave.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Philomena Clonan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Killyon, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Andrew Clonan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killyon, Co. Meath