potteen

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English

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Noun

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potteen (plural potteens)

  1. Alternative spelling of poteen.

Anagrams

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Yola

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Irish poitín.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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potteen

  1. poteen
    • 1927, “PAUDEEN FOUGHLAAN'S WEDDEEN”, in THE ANCIENT DIALECT OF THE BARONIES OF FORTH AND BARGY, COUNTY WEXFORD, page 133, line 10:
      An potteen galore in cans and noggens,
      And potteen plenty in cans and noggins,

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 133
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