Cork Slang, Like
A Dictionary of Cork Slang
by Seán Beecher
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STRAP (2)
Construct:
Noun
Definition:
Strong, big person (usually applied to a girl).
Use:
She's a fine strap of a girl.
She's a fine big girl.
Derivation:
Irish 'Strapaire' (cailÃn) - a vigorous well-built girl.
(Dinneen)
. Also English 'Strap' - big, lusty, tall.
(Concise Oxford Dictionary)
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