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There he is, says I, in his gloryhole, with his cruiskeen lawn and his load of papers, working for the cause.
Ulysses 2003
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With scarlet coat and cap of green A cruiskeen* by his side
The Leprauchan 2000
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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
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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.
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-- 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
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Master Leprehaun, though many have offered to fill his cruiskeen with
Penelope's Irish Experiences Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin 1889
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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
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Follow Uppity Wisconsin Lifecasts on Zannel - Text cruiskeen to 58888
Uppity Wisconsin 2008
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Follow Uppity Wisconsin Lifecasts on Zannel - Text cruiskeen to 58888
Uppity Wisconsin 2008
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Follow Uppity Wisconsin Lifecasts on Zannel - Text cruiskeen to 58888
Uppity Wisconsin 2008
brtom commented on the word cruiskeen
"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