Lock

n.

Heard in Galway, Offaly, Monaghan, Donegal, Tyrone and Roscommon

A large quantity or several of something; chiefly used by older rural speakers.

I got a lock of baling twine yesterday

Posh English

I acquired a considerable quantity of baling twine yesterday.

Same phrase, other counties

• Offaly
• Monaghan
• Donegal
• Tyrone
• Roscommon

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