The oul' blade

phr.

Heard in Tyrone

An affectionate term for one's mother.

In use

The oul blade had the spuds boiling nicely by the time I staggered in.

Posh English

Mother had the noble tubers boiling quite satisfactorily by the time I stumbled indoors.

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