begorra
/bɪˈɡɒrə
/exclamation
An exclamation of surprise traditionally attributed to the Irish.Well begod and begorra, sure I'd love to buy that chap Tom Reeves a pint....
- When the question was repeated, he denied being English, and stated that he was an Irishman, of which ‘begorra ‘he is, but from Northern Ireland.’
- If it's a golf trip to Ireland, packages or tours you be lookin' for, sure and begorra you'll be findin' those Ireland golf vacations right here!
Origin
Mid 19th century: alteration of by God.