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garryowen

/ ˌɡærɪˈəʊɪn /

noun

  1. (in rugby union) another term for up-and-under


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Word History and Origins

Origin of garryowen1

C20: named after Garryowen RFC, Ireland

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Example Sentences

Old Garryowen started growling again at Bloom that was skeezing round the door.

Billy jogged off, leading Garryowen, and Jim watched them half wistfully for a minute before turning to the car.

And Garryowen's been groomed till he turns pale at the sight of a brush, Great horse he's made, Mr. Jim.

I'd be as easy from that hour as if I never crossed your threshold at Garryowen!

Suddenly from my concealment I saw the gateway of his house open, and the major sally forth on Garryowen.

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