a Thighearna

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Scottish Gaelic

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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a ([vocative particle]) +‎ tighearna (lord).

Interjection

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a Thighearna

  1. (Christianity) Said in supplication to God.
  2. (potentially blasphemous) An expression of amazement, shock, awe, dismay, etc., akin to good Lord or oh my God
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