Cork Slang, Like
A Dictionary of Cork Slang
by Seán Beecher
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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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