School: Headfort
- Location:
- Virginia, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Miss J.E. Browne
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- (continued from previous page)34) Bundurgusa big heavy person, generally applied to a big girl, as "She's a big "Bundurgus". Same meaning as "Bramach" which is used in Co. Wexford.
35) Bullabawsheen (Bullabaisín)as the child was crying like "Bullabawsheen" = like one mentally deranged.
36) Bundun (Bundún)a foolish fellow. An old tramp who resided between Bailieboro' and Killenkere was locally know as "Bun Dan". He lived about fifteen years ago, he was slightly mental.
37) Puck to butt. Go away from the goat or she'll "Puck" you.
One boy may say to one who is teasing or annoying "I'll "Puck" you. One who "Pucks" another is called a "Pucker".
38) Clouta blow - I'll give you a "Clout".
39) Cluffa blow or a slap. "I'll give you a "Cluff" or He "Cluffed" him.
40) Cuffto strike - as He "Cuffed" him.
41) Fuster (Fustar)a rush. Don't be in such a "Fuster": Don't leave so soon, you're always in a great "Fluster".
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- J. Browne
- Gender
- Female
- Occupation
- Múinteoir