Rake

n.

Heard in Kildare, Tipperary, Mayo, Galway and Limerick

A large quantity of something.

In use

I've a rake of dvds to bring back

Posh English

I have collected a positive mountain of digital video discs that require returning.

Same phrase, other counties

  • A rakeA large quantity of something.
  • A rake ofA large quantity of something or a great many.
  • Whole rake aA large quantity of something.
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  • Large bottleA pint bottle, usually of Guinness.