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'Tis a Fine Broth of Words

Created by Irishrosy

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Tis a Fine Broth of Words game quiz
"Much of my source for my information and delight came from a book entitled "The Lilt of the Irish" by Henry D. Spalding."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. What is wheedling or flattering talk known as?
    lingua
    hyperbole
    blarney
    pooka


2. What is a brogan?
    trousers
    umbrella
    vest
    shoe


3. What does it mean to keen?
    cook cabbage
    till the soil
    read aloud
    wail loudly


4. What does it mean to be full of malarkey?
    forthright
    misleading
    fulsome
    gracious


5. What is a banshee?
    walking stick
    fairy
    farmer
    tavern


6. What does "slainte" mean?
    health
    soap
    saint
    kill


7. What does the prefix "Mc" mean before a name?
    dance of
    mayor of
    son of
    father of


8. What is poteen?
    coffee
    tea
    whiskey
    potato


9. From what name does paddy as in paddy wagon come?
    peter
    padraic
    pater
    pascal


10. What is a shillelagh?
    broom
    rake
    cudgel
    money


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Compiled Jun 18 13