Bould

n.

Heard in Sligo, Tipperary, Dublin, Mayo and Roscommon

Bold or cross in temperament. Also used to describe someone who is bold.

Dya see that briar wit da bould head on her?" "Dats one bauld child.

Posh English

Do you see that disagreeable creature with the cross expression upon her face? That is one bold child.

Same phrase, other counties

• Roscommon
• Tipperary (not in the dictionary)

Related terms

• As bould as brassVery bold or brazen, often referring to a child.
• Bould as brassBeing quite naughty, bold or cheeky.
• Bould MopsyA cheeky or impudent child, especially a bold young rascal.
• I did the bould thing with herI had sexual intercourse with her.
• The crossTurners Cross stadium in Cork.
• Cross as a bag a catsExtremely angry or bad tempered.