Etymology

wisha

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Today it means: An expression of surprise. Full definition →

Irish mhuise
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  1. Irish · borrowed frommhuise
  2. English todaywisha

From Irish mhuise, originally a euphemism for A Mhuire! (“O Mary!”) in calling upon the Virgin Mary. Compare Irish muise.

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