to-smotherin'

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Yola

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Etymology

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Derived from Middle English smorþering.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /tuːsmɔðəˈɾiːn/

Adjective

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to-smotherin'

  1. Expressing discomfort from short breathing.
    • THE ANCIENT DIALECT OF THE BARONIES OF FORTH AND BARGY, COUNTY WEXFORD:
      " I'm to-smotherin', "

References

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  • Kathleen A. Browne (1927) The Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland Sixth Series, Vol.17 No.2, Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, page 137
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