A rake

n.

Heard in Cavan, Westmeath and Louth

A large quantity of something.

In use

I had a rake a drink last night.

Posh English

I imbibed a prodigious quantity of drink last evening.

Same phrase, other counties

  • A rake ofA large quantity of something or a great many.
  • RakeA very large quantity or ample amount of something.
  • Whole rake aA large quantity of something.
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