Fleece

v.

Heard in Galway, Dublin and Longford

To rob, swindle, or relieve someone of their hard-earned cash.

I fleeced ur mans money right out of his pocket while he wasn't lookin'!

Posh English

I relieved that fellow of his currency while his attention was otherwise occupied.

Same phrase, other counties

• Dublin
• Longford

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