Tenna past

n.

Heard in Waterford

Ten past the hour.

In use

Mickey: "What time is the bus due?" Johnny: "Tenna past tew ye Blaa!"

Posh English

Could you enlighten me as to the scheduled arrival time of the omnibus?

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