potato eater
potato eater · potato eaters
An Irish personAn Irish person.
Meaning
2 senses(derogatory, offensive, slang, sometimes)An Irish person.
(derogatory, sometimes)A peasant.
Origin
The potato became a staple crop in Ireland in the 19th century due to its quick growth, asThe potato became a staple crop in Ireland in the 19th century due to its quick growth, as most Irish farmers back then had little land to grow their own crops.
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Forms
plural: potato eaters| Singular | potato eater |
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