SMATHERS, TO MAKE OF @ The Dictionary of Cork Slang, by John Beecher

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A Dictionary of Cork Slang
by Seán Beecher

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SMATHERS, TO MAKE OF

Construct: Verb

Definition: To defeat utterly.

Use: He made smathers of him.
He beat him in a fist fight.

Derivation: Irish 'SmeÃ¡dar' - a heavy blow. (Dinneen). Note 'Smaadher' - to break into small pieces. (Joyce).