Slang of the 1920's


	Slang of the 1920's

Aribeth

3-26-2008 9:53 AM

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Aribeth says:

Do you carry a torch?

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3-26-2008 10:56 AM

righthand

"Gaelic and non-English words in use in Fingall"
a sample
Arrah - Used in the beginning of expressions indicating mild surprise. eg "arrag go on" and still in use
Awmadhan - A fool. Amadan.
Bothered - Deaf. Corruption of bodhar. and still in use
Bousey - A loafer. A parasite
Brave - Fine or good.Corruption of breagh. "A brave day" "A brave bit of sunlight" "A brave field of potatoes"
Brock - A badger. Gaelic - Broc
Buddhahust - Be silent. Bi in do thost (Gaelic)
Butty - Short. Applied to persons and animals.
Caubeen - An old hat. Gaelic - Caibín
(just a very few)
In Gaelic the fada (eg á é í ú) emphases the letter.
the bulta used to be a dot on top of the letter indicating silent. The dot w...

3-26-2008 1:57 PM

Aribeth

thx for info,righthand

@alan

3-26-2008 2:19 PM

Jorjor

"Cheese" as in "Big Cheese" comes from a Hindi word that means leader. It's pronounced something like 'chiz'.

3-26-2008 3:14 PM

carrerinyes

I would like to "carry a torch"

3-27-2008 2:38 AM

Brimstone

Nice clip.
Words are man's best friend, next to his dog

3-27-2008 5:23 AM

syncopath

no doubt, am Stuck On ....... -))

3-27-2008 6:10 AM

ofcapri

Nobody loves you like your DOG.

3-28-2008 2:07 AM

mickfinn

@righthand, you didn't mention 'pogue mahone'

3-28-2008 2:30 AM

raven714

Y'ALL that is southern for you all. lol

3-28-2008 4:31 PM

abailart

That is not a torch in my pocket. I am just so pleased to see y'all.

3-28-2008 4:33 PM

Aribeth

3-28-2008 4:37 PM

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