Purtys

n.

Heard in Tipperary

Ornaments or knick-knacks, the sort of decorative items one's granny displays on the mantelpiece.

James gave me some lovely purtys for Christmas

Posh English

James presented me with some lovely ornaments for the mantelpiece at Christmas.

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