courmach

Yola

Etymology

Borrowed from Irish cúramach.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkuːrməx/
  • IPA(key): /ˈkuːrnək/ (spelled cournack)[1]

Noun

courmach

  1. A feeling of kindness for all.[2]

References

  1. ^ Diarmaid Ó Muirithe (1990) “A Modern Glossary of the Dialect of Forth and Bargy”, in lrish University Review[1], volume 20, number 1, Edinburgh University Press, page 156
  2. ^ Kathleen A. Browne (1927) “THE ANCIENT DIALECT OF THE BARONIES OF FORTH AND BARGY, COUNTY WEXFORD.”, in Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of lreland (Sixth Series)‎[2], volume 17, number 2, Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, page 136