Yer wan/man

exp.

Heard in Sligo

Used to denote someone who's name you do not know.

In use

Did ya see yer wan there the last night that was thrown outta envy for fightin wit yer man?

Posh English

Did you happen to observe that lady the other evening who was ejected for brawling with that gentleman?

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