SeanfhocailIrish proverbs & blessings, sourced

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Is teann gach madra ag a dhoras féin

Word for wordEvery dog is bold at his own door
What it meansEvery dog is bold at his own door.
Approximate pronunciation guide
iss chown gokh MOD-ra eg a GUR-us fayn

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

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