Turfmowl

n.

Heard in Tipperary and Offaly

Fine particles of peat dust.

In use

I was fulla turf mowl, after footin' in de bog all day.

Posh English

I was thoroughly covered in peat dust after labouring in the bog for the entire day.

Same phrase, other counties

  • A fine outfitA fine set of agricultural machinery, typically for silage making.
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  • Fine ball of steamA particularly attractive or striking woman.
  • Fine bit of stuffAn attractive woman.
  • Fine halfAn exceptionally attractive woman, particularly in her youth.
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