waxie en · NOUN
Etymology
From wax + -ie, from the use of wax to waterproof cobblers' thread.
Meanings
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(Ireland, dated, qualifier:Dublin) A cobbler.
Says my aul' one to your aul' one "Will ye come to the Waxies' dargle?"
Early 1900s, Traditional, Waxies' Dargle (song)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| waxy | alternative | lexicographic | |
| waxies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |