th'anam don diucs

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Irish

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Etymology

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Literally, your soul to the deuce

Pronunciation

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Phrase

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th’anam don diucs

  1. Munster form of d'anam don diucs (what the deuce)
    • 1919, Pádraig Ó Siochfhradha, Jimín Mháire Thaidhg, Dublin and Cork: Comhlucht Oideachais na hÉireann, page 27:
      Hanaman diucs! a Cháit, an cístí mísle atá déanta agat?”
      What the deuce, Cáit, have you made cakes?”

References

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  1. ^ Sjoestedt, M. L. (1931) Phonétique d’un parler irlandais de Kerry (in French), Paris: Librairie Ernest Leroux, page 87