Archaic phrases

[The Field Marshal]

I wonder if posters would be interested in posting words and expressions that were once common but have fallen into disuse



eg :The Fuzz.





Old dublin word for the cops.
Eg.I got grabbed by the fuzz.

It also meant pubic hair so many double entendres occurred

[stewiegriffin]

Ya hoors melt !
I dont have a clue what it means . My ma used to call me it all the time !

[Feelinglost]

Goolies

[Feelinglost]

Originally Posted by stewiegriffin

Ya hoors melt !
I dont have a clue what it means . My ma used to call me it all the time !

I believe she was calling you a prostitutes vagina

[The Field Marshal]

Originally Posted by stewiegriffin

Ya hoors melt !
I dont have a clue what it means . My ma used to call me it all the time !

Thats awful.
Brendan Behan used it and it is not nice.A Dublin expression I believe

The nicest interpretation is that "youve made a right mess of things.!"


If thats happening you try Mozart.He will keep you right.
Those mad rockers you refferred to might cause you suffering.

[stewiegriffin]

Originally Posted by Feelinglost

I believe she was calling you a prostitutes vagina

[consultant]

A lot done, more to do.


(Aided and abetted by...................)

[stewiegriffin]

Originally Posted by The Field Marshal

Thats awful.
Brendan Behan used it and it is not nice.A Dublin expression I believe

The nicest interpretation is that "youve made a right mess of things.!"

Interesting . My Ma's folks were from Oliver Bond Street . Im one quarter jackeen !

[liamfoley]

How about 'please' and 'thank you,' only saying!

[The Field Marshal]

Originally Posted by Feelinglost

Goolies

Testicles? I believe/

As in the testicular viaduct;Ballsbridge D4.