SeanfhocailIrish proverbs & blessings, sourced

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Go maire tú is go gcaithe tú é

Word for wordMay you live and may you wear it
What it meansMay you live to enjoy it and wear it.
Approximate pronunciation guide
guh MAH-reh too iss guh GAH-heh too ay

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  1. DictionaryÓ Dónaill, Foclóir Gaeilge–Béarla (1977)s.v. caithView the source entry: checked 2026-08-29

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