Me wan

exp.

Heard in Waterford

A woman familiar to both speakers in a conversation, yet whose name neither can recall.

In use

Me wan inside said I'm gettin' no more bottles.

Posh English

The lady of our mutual acquaintance inside declared that I am to receive no further bottles.

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