Cork Slang, Like
A Dictionary of Cork Slang
by Seán Beecher
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NATIONAL
Construct:
Noun
Definition:
Collective (money). Generally a collection for a charitable purpose to replace money when lost, to defray medical expenses, etc.
Use:
We had a national for him to pay for his operation.
We had a collection for him to pay for his operation.
Derivation:
Unknown.
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