Cork Slang, Like
A Dictionary of Cork Slang
by Seán Beecher
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FOXER
Construct:
Noun
Definition:
A job done by a tradesman in his spare time on contract to someone other than his normal employer (see
Nixer
).
Use:
I did a foxer in wiring his house last night.
I wired his house after working hours.
Derivation:
Note Irish 'Fochrach' - a hireling, a mercenary and 'Fochraic' - a reward, recompense, payment.
(Joynt and Knott)
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