Hape

n.

Heard in Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Carlow, Offaly and Roscommon

A large quantity of something; a great many.

He has a hape of money.

Posh English

He is in possession of a substantial quantity of currency.

Same phrase, other counties

• Mayo
• Sligo
• Carlow
• Offaly
• Roscommon

Related terms

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