Mawn

n.

Heard in Mayo

Short for "come on", used when hurrying someone. Commonly heard in shared accommodation when there is a knock at the door.

Will ya Mawn ta feck' and just simply 'Mawn.

Posh English

Will you hurry up and be done with it, and simply come along.

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