Meaning

1 senses

  1. (Yorkshire, humorous, idiomatic)Wealthy; having lots of money.

    Wi t'car shoo's drivin, Aw bet thee shoo's bow-legg'd wi brass.

Origin

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

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

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See also

neighbours in the dictionary
boutC2boutiquebowB2bowelbowlA1

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