Horse

n.

Heard in Cork, Offaly, Cavan, Kerry and Limerick

A friend. Also: to take more than half of the food supplied to boarders at mealtime in Farranferris.

Whats the storey horse?" "Ye horsed us yesterday so we're taking all the meat today!

Posh English

What is the news, old friend? You took more than your share yesterday, so we are claiming all the meat today!

Same phrase, other counties

• Offaly
• Cavan
• Kerry
• Limerick

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