A lock of

n.

Heard in Louth, Westmeath and Cavan

A small quantity; more than one but not many.

Iv brought a lock of bottles with me

Posh English

I have conveyed hither a modest selection of bottles.

Same phrase, other counties

• Cavan
• Westmeath

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