Tew

n.

Heard in Waterford

A phonetic spelling of the number two, reflecting traditional local pronunciation.

In use

Wan tew tree fowar, look at dat fellow run like!

Posh English

One, two, three, four, observe that gentleman sprint in such a fashion!

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