Loaf

n.

Heard in Dublin and Down

A forceful strike delivered straight to an adversary's face using one's forehead.

In use

I had enough of his lip so I gave the prick a right good loaf!

Posh English

I had quite enough of his insolence, so I delivered a vigorous blow with my forehead to that insufferable upstart!

Same phrase, other counties

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  • CloutA forceful blow or strike delivered with the hand.
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