Flogger

n.

Heard in Waterford

A heavy, battered old overcoat used to keep out the harsh weather.

In use

It turned bitter cold, so the oul' fella put on his flogger.

Posh English

It turned bitterly cold, so the old gentleman donned his heavy overcoat.

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