Led

n.

Heard in Fermanagh

Local pronunciation of the word lad. Led1: "Right hiy led, how's she cuttin' hiy?" Led2: "Full of de blade hiy!"

In use

Right hi led, any craic?

Posh English

Greetings, my good chap, what is the latest gossip?

  • How's she cuttinA greeting inquiring as to how one is, used day or night.
  • Up the middle, down the centreA response to the greeting "how's she cuttin", indicating that everything is fine.
  • ThrawneensA meadow with high, wilted grass is said to be full of 'thrawneens', from the Irish word…
  • A word in CarrickNotice, interest, outcry etc. usually in the negative I.e. not a word in carrick.
  • WordTo believe or trust what someone says. (Often in the phrase "mark my word" as a warning.)
  • Right ya be!You are dead right!