Showery

exp.

Heard in Waterford

Look out. A warning or call to keep watch.

In use

Showery, the guards are coming, or when you're having a lash against the wall I'll keep showery for you.

Posh English

Look out, the constabulary are approaching, or while you are relieving yourself against the wall I shall keep watch for you.

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