Axe/axing

n.

Heard in Wexford

A Wexford way to pronounce the word 'asking' or 'ask'

In use

I'm just after axing him to go the bar, axe him yourself

Posh English

I have only just asked the fellow to visit the public house. Do ask him yourself.

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