tuirse, f. (gs. ~).1. Tiredness, weariness, fatigue. ~ a bheith ort, to be tired. ~ choirp agus intinne, physical and mental weariness. ~ inchinne, brain-fag. ~ shúl, eye-strain. ~ na hoibre, an tsiúil, fatigue from work, from travel. ~ na haoise, an tsaoil, the weariness of age, of life. 2. (Act of) sorrowing; (weight of) sorrow. Bhí sí ag ~, ag déanamh ~, faoina leanbh, she was oppressed with sorrow about her child. ~ chroí, heart-weariness, contrition. Mo thuirse! Alas!