Faith-bon-scut

exp.

Heard in Wexford

An Enniscorthy persons expression of absoloute certainty.

In use

Q: "Are you going to the Castle tonight?" "A. I am faith-bon-scut!"

Posh English

I am most certainly attending the Castle this evening, upon my absolute word!

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