Glossary

These words were defined the first time they appeared and then used throughout the story without further reference. This list should help when you’re confused because the first mention of a word was ten chapters ago.

These definitions are simplified approximations; the Internet can tell you more about their complex concepts and implications.

Irish

Term	Definition
bóithrín	Narrow rural road, usually one lane wide with grass verges
ceol	Music
craic	Fun, party, banter
cratúr	Madman (Galway slang)

Korean

Romanisation	Hangul	Definition
binyeo	비녀	Traditional hairpin
eomeonim	어머님	Formal way to say “mother,” women use this to address their husband’s mother (mother-in-law)
chima	치마	A long skirt, part of a woman’s hanbok
chimaek	치맥	Fried chicken and beer (delicious!)
hanbok	한복	Traditional Korean clothing
jeogori	저고리	A short jacket, part of a woman’s hanbok
maknae	막내	The youngest one; cherished and spoiled but often not taken seriously
noona	누나	The term used by a man for a somewhat older woman with whom they have a close relationship (not necessarily related by blood).
norigae	노리개	A decorative pendant worn at the waist of a woman’s hanbok
oppa	오빠	The term used by a woman for a somewhat older man with whom they have a close relationship (not necessarily related by blood).
sebae	세배	The act of honouring one’s elders by bowing on the first day of the year
unnie	언니	The term used by a woman for a somewhat older woman with whom they have a close relationship (not necessarily related by blood).
woori makdoongie	우리 막둥이	A term of endearment; approximately “sweet little one”