It's Wednesday ageann Marra

We still hear folk calling each other marra today, particularly to the west of the county around Whitehaven and Workington. So I thought I'd include it as yer wud fwoor today.

Marra - a friend, partner or mate, 'h's me marra'; an equal; a vegetable.
Marra to bran - much alike; a match for; equal to.
Marraless - not alike; not having a friend or partner.
Marra up - join together as friends or partners; join two pieces of anything to meet together correctly. ie in joinery or construction.

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