In the Neal Collection (Neal, John & William, eds., A Collection of the Most Celebrated Irish Tunes, Dublin, 1724) on page 10 is "Counr. MacDonoghs Lamentation." What does the abbreviation signify?
There is an absolutely fantastic wire harp rendition of this lament at
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vM_B-pw9jM>
Well, it has been used as an abbreviation for "Councillor". That would be my best guess for what it means in this case as well.
… or possibly "Counsellor", maybe meaning some kind of preacher.
Ah. So "Counselor at law" then.
I guess Counr. MacDonogh lost his trial then.
What tunes would you play after it? The Four Courts? The Piper’s Broken Finger and the Stolen Purse? aka, third-degree assault and second-degree robbery, and then finish with the Rikers Island Lasses.
Not to mention The Long Drop
I should think would bring proceedings to fine conclusion Ben :)
‘Cllr.’ is the more common abbbreviation for councillor, I think. Or is that chancellor? Or caller? Collier?
Q: "What does the abbreviation “Counr.” signify?"
A: Time to hire a new typesetter?
:-/
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