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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A cobbler. Ireland, dated

   "Says my aul' one to your aul' one "Will ye come to the Waxies' dargle?""

Synonyms

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cobblerlad of wax

Example

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"Says my aul' one to your aul' one "Will ye come to the Waxies' dargle?""

Etymology

From wax + -ie, from the use of wax to waterproof cobblers' thread.

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