to-smotherin'

Yola

Etymology

Derived from Middle English smorþering.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /tuːsmɔðəˈɾiːn/

Adjective

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

• 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