De Teck

n.

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Nickname for the Waterford College of Further Education, formerly known as the Central Technical Institute.

In use

I nose me ingins 'cos I went tew de teck!

Let Lawrence Muck translate it to posh English for you
Lawrence Muck

Do pull up a chair. Would you like me to translate 'De Teck' in use for you?

I know my onions, for I attended the Technical Institute!

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