Cork Slang, Like A Dictionary of Cork Slang
by Seán Beecher
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Introduction · Acknowledgements
JOLLY

Construct: Noun
Definition: A favourite in a dog or horse race.
Use: The jolly is at two to one.
The favourite is priced at two to one.
Derivation: Unknown, but note French "Le joli de la chose c'est que - the best of the thing is on." (Cassells)


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