Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—M

Mavournin

Irish for darling. Erin mavournin = Ireland, my darling; Erin go bragh = Ireland for ever!

Land of my forefathers. Erin go bragh! ...
Erin mavournin. Erin go bragh!

Campbell: Exile of Erin.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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