Bowler

n.

Heard in Dublin

A very large dog. Also a derogatory term for an unattractive girl.

In use

It's the gothcee wiris bowler" "Size of yer won, absolute bowler!

Posh English

It is the night watchman with his enormous hound. Good grief, the size of that young lady. An absolute horror!

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