Curragh

/ˈkʌrə/ noun

Definition

A variant spelling of currach; a small traditional Irish boat with a wooden frame covered in hide or canvas.

Etymology

Alternative Irish and English spelling of 'currach', reflecting the phonetic variations in Irish pronunciation and English transcription of Celtic words.

Kelly Says

The spelling 'curragh' appears in English historical texts as writers struggled to transliterate Irish sounds—you can often date documents by which spelling they use, showing how living languages change and evolve.

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