Stave

n.

Heard in Wexford

Indigenous wexford version of the word "craic" or "fun"

In use

Oh stop, sure Tony was playin the decks all night, best night out in ages, right stave!

Posh English

Do cease talking, for Tony operated the gramophone records throughout the evening, making it the most splendid night out in ages!

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