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Old 05-03-2008, 21:53   #126
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Re: lost dialect

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Originally Posted by Retlaw View Post
Just posted these on wrong list.

He talks like Billy's Weekly Liar. (don't trust him)
Aif eten syrup butty. (gormless ******)
Powfagged. (tired and worn out)
Skorrick. (tha's nod left a skorrick) (nowt left)
Slavering. (as kids do when their teething)
Fettled. (repaired)
Moaning Minnie.

Retlaw.
re Billys Weekly Liar , heard the saying when growing up, did this comic/tabloid actually exist? anyone got a link to a copy ? or is it just a saying ?
probably the origin of the play/film Billy Liar

thanks
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