Why do we refer to a cupboard or a wardrope in Ireland as a "press"?
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Why do we refer to a cupboard or a wardrope in Ireland as a "press"?
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press cupboardOriginally Posted by Fran Tick
–noun English Furniture. a cupboard of the 16th and 17th centuries having an overhanging top above a recessed cabinet, beneath which is a section of drawers or cabinets.
I think a Press Cupboard is a specific type of Cupboard. I never heard a Wardrobe being refered to as a press
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The Irish ignore anything they can't drink or punch.
A hair on the head is worth two on the brush.
May you live as long as you want,
And never want as long as you live.
As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction.
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Once a prick - always a prick.
you look like you've been dragged through a hedge back wards
were you born in a barn
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Too many cocks spoil the trough.
Once a prick - always a prick.
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Hey Sham ! You touch my takkies I'll give you what for !
(Please listen to me Sir.Should you make an unsolicited approach directed at my footwear I shall feel obliged to meet your advances with violence)
Legger, Legger, Legger....
(Retreat from the source of trouble as quickly as you can)
Givustoobobiluh !? also writ as Give us two bob will you ?
(Would Sir/Madam kindly donate some money to me) is usually said politely but generally gives one a feeling of impending menace.
Nice car mister
(Sir, we live in troubled times, an attractive automobile like that may attract thieves and or vandals and perhaps you should seek some security whilst it is parked unattended. May I and my friends offer this security to you for a token fee)
primarily used by 8-12 yr olds with a liking for shopping at an Off License.
where would you be going with no bell on your bike and your knickers ringing !!
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he is that mean he owed him self money
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