The Luck of the Irish

Happy almost St. Patrick’s Day. The word luck is of Dutch origin and probably dates from the 1500’s when it was shortened from the word gheluc, meaning “happiness, good fortune.” It did not become associated with the Irish in Ireland. “The luck of the Irish” is a phrase that has actually been traced back to 1800’s California during the gold rush, when it became apparent to the tho...

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