Shaky Island

n.

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An area of bogland adjacent to Red Iron Bridge that moved violently underfoot.

In use

Are ye goin' on the doss te Shaky Island lads?

Let Lawrence Muck translate it to posh English for you
Lawrence Muck

Good evening. Would you like me to translate 'Shaky Island' in use for you?

Shall we play truant at Shaky Island, gentlemen?

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