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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?
    till the soil
    cook cabbage
    wail loudly
    read aloud


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


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


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


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


8. What is poteen?
    tea
    coffee
    potato
    whiskey


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


10. What is a shillelagh?
    broom
    rake
    cudgel
    money


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Compiled Jun 28 12