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单词 machree
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Definition of machree in English:

machree

(also mochree)
noun məˈkriːməˈxriː
Irish English, Scottish
  • As a form of address: my dear. Now chiefly in "Mother Machree", expressing (usually ironically) a stereotyped conception of Celtic or Irish identity.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in Irish Hudibras. From Irish mo chroí (Scottish Gaelic mo chridhe) my heart, my beloved from mo my + croí (Scottish Gaelic cridhe) heart from Early Irish cride heart, cognate with heart [interjection, adverb].

Definition of machree in US English:

machree

(also mochree)
noun
Irish English, Scottish
  • As a form of address: my dear. Now chiefly in "Mother Machree", expressing (usually ironically) a stereotyped conception of Celtic or Irish identity.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in Irish Hudibras. From Irish mo chroí (Scottish Gaelic mo chridhe) my heart, my beloved from mo my + croí (Scottish Gaelic cridhe) heart from Early Irish cride heart, cognate with heart [interjection, adverb].

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