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Cullpaak

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Etymology

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From Middle English col (cole) + pek (peak).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kʊɫˈpiːk/, /kɔːɫˈpiːk/

Proper noun

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Cullpaak

  1. Colepeak; Summerseat, near Drinagh
    • 1927, “ZONG OF TWI MAARKEET MOANS”, in THE ANCIENT DIALECT OF THE BARONIES OF FORTH AND BARGY, COUNTY WEXFORD, page 129, line 2:
      Thaye zhoult upan oother at high Thurns o Cullpaak,
      They met one another at the high towers of Colepeak.

References

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  • Kathleen A. Browne (1927) The Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland Sixth Series, Vol.17 No.2, Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, page 129