The slate
Heard in Waterford
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How did you get the drink, I thought you had no money? I put it on the slate." "I have a slate down in my local, so I can drink during the week and pay for it at the weekend.
How did you manage to acquire the beverage when I thought you were entirely penniless? I simply charged it to my tab. I maintain an account at my local establishment, so I may imbibe during the week and settle the debt at the weekend.