Quare won

n.

Heard in Limerick

A peculiar or notable woman; often used affectionately or suspiciously.

In use

Any sign of dat quare won comin' down de lane with de messages yet?

Posh English

Has there been any indication of that eccentric lady approaching down the lane with the shopping provisions?

  • Haven't won yetA jocular reminder that someone has not yet won the lottery.
  • QuareQuite or rather; to a notable degree.
  • Yer' wonTo point out a particular person.
  • Quare hawkAn eccentric or peculiar person.
  • Quare tacA peculiar and potent mixture of different alcoholic drinks in a single glass.
  • Chancin quare onesAttempting to secure a romantic or sexual encounter with an unsavoury young woman.