Yolk

n.

Heard in Cork and Carlow

A universal placeholder noun for any object, contraption, or thing.

In use

Pass us that yoke there will ya!

Posh English

Hand me that curious contraption situated over there, if you would be so kind!

Same phrase, other counties

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  • She's a lovely yolkAn affectionate term for a particularly fine tractor.
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