Definitions

Sorry, no definitions found. Check out and contribute to the discussion of this word!

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word cruiskeen.

Examples

  • There he is, says I, in his gloryhole, with his cruiskeen lawn and his load of papers, working for the cause.

    Ulysses 2003

  • With scarlet coat and cap of green A cruiskeen* by his side

    The Leprauchan 2000

  • Those who buy their ink in little stone jugs may prefer to do so because the pottle reminds them of cruiskeen lawn or ginger beer (with its wire-bound cork), but they miss a noble delight.

    Mince Pie Christopher Morley 1923

  • There is a cruiskeen of ale and a cup o 'water, a handful o' dry dates and some oaten cake; that is all of food or drink left in the inn.

    This Way to Christmas 1916

  • -- There he is, says I, in his gloryhole, with his cruiskeen lawn and his load of papers, working for the cause.

    Ulysses James Joyce 1911

  • Master Leprehaun, though many have offered to fill his cruiskeen with

    Penelope's Irish Experiences Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin 1889

  • Mrs. O'Shaughnessy, that old family cruiskeen ought to be with your husband: but no matther -- _non constat_ -- Eh? Dionysi?

    Going to Maynooth Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three William Carleton 1831

  • Follow Uppity Wisconsin Lifecasts on Zannel - Text cruiskeen to 58888

    Uppity Wisconsin 2008

  • Follow Uppity Wisconsin Lifecasts on Zannel - Text cruiskeen to 58888

    Uppity Wisconsin 2008

  • Follow Uppity Wisconsin Lifecasts on Zannel - Text cruiskeen to 58888

    Uppity Wisconsin 2008

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.

  • "There he is, says I, in his gloryhole, with his cruiskeen lawn and his load of papers, working for the cause."

    Joyce, Ulysses, 12

    January 13, 2007