bow-legged wi' brass

English

Etymology

Humorous, from the fact that coins in pockets add weight.

Pronunciation

  • (rustic) IPA(key): /ˈbaʊ ˌlɛːɡd wɪ ˈbɹaːs/

Adjective

bow-legged wi' brass

  1. (idiomatic, humorous, Yorkshire) Wealthy; having lots of money.
    Wi t'car shoo's drivin, Aw bet thee shoo's bow-legg'd wi brass.

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