(Ireland, Newfoundland) A dishonest person; a trickster, usually from a rural area.
(Ireland, Newfoundland) A dishonest person; a trickster, usually from a rural area.
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(Ireland, Newfoundland) An untrustworthy or cunning person.
' ; and in form sleiveen. 1. sb. A rogue, rascal ; a mean fellow ; .? lit. a ' mountaineer.' See Slieve.
(Irish, ethnic slur) A poor migratory farm worker in Ireland, often viewed as a rascal or mischievous and cunning person.
(informal, derogatory) A sneaky, unethical person; a slimeball.
(Irish, sometimes, affectionate) A good-for-nothing person.