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We examine some words of Irish origin in the English language including trousers, $\"Book_Largebe4rl.jpg\"$ tory, kibosh and craic. Taken from 1234 Wacky, Witty and Wonderful Words. Also two puzzles. What is the only English word ending in MT? What word has six letters but if you take away one letter you are left with twelve?

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Language and Words of Irish Origin

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