Not much to discuss really, but thought I'd put up the notice that Cork City Libraries as part of National Heritage Week are having a series of lectures. Maybe someone will learn something and post it for discussion !
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Bunch of langers
Hey! People outside Cork don't realise how insulting the term langer is. It's the exact equivalent of calling someone a pr1ck!Originally Posted by firefly123
Bunch of langers
"Mother came to us destitute. Brings a child into the world, takes one look at him and promptly dies without leaving so much as a forwarding name and address" Mr. Bumble
It can also be used as a term of endearment,if used in the correct context.
Not in my day. Maybe these days - I don't use the word any more.
"Mother came to us destitute. Brings a child into the world, takes one look at him and promptly dies without leaving so much as a forwarding name and address" Mr. Bumble
Ahhh sure I'm only messin with yis!
Lovely people, lovely place. You do love yourselves though.
Yes we do. But it's hard not to.
"Mother came to us destitute. Brings a child into the world, takes one look at him and promptly dies without leaving so much as a forwarding name and address" Mr. Bumble
I rest my case
The word itself is hugenot French I believe, which means silly, silly person, an eejit.
We placed our own meanings, for example a "langerload
So, back on topic, is this not an example of just why we need a good public library system?
Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured. - Mark Twain
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