School: Clonshough
- Location:
- Cluain Seach, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath
- Teacher: C. Ní Bhroin
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- (continued from previous page)Collected by Noel Dean, 8 Turnipin Lane, Santry, Co. Dublin
21.6.38
- A shilling is sometimes called a "bob"
Sixpence is called a "tanner"
Twopence is called a "Duce"
A penny is called a "wing"
A half-penny is called a "make"
A pound is called a "quid"
Ten shillings are called "half a quid"
Five pounds is called a "fiver"
If a man was saying he had no money he would say:
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- Collector
- Noel Dean
- Gender
- Male
