Phrase guide

bow-legged wi' brass

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈbaʊ ˌlɛːɡd wɪ ˈbɹaːs/ rustic

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adj

Meaning 1

Wealthy; having lots of money.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Yorkshire, humorous, idiomatic

Examples

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

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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