Does OE Puca Have an Irish Origin?

@article{Sebo2017DoesOP,
  title={Does OE Puca Have an Irish Origin?},
  author={Erin Sebo},
  journal={Studia Neophilologica},
  year={2017},
  volume={89},
  pages={167 - 175}
}
  • E. Sebo
  • Published 7 June 2017
  • History
  • Studia Neophilologica
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