garryowen
noun
(in rugby union) another term for up-and-under
Word Origin for garryowen
C20: named after Garryowen RFC, Ireland
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Historical Examples of garryowen
I'd be as easy from that hour as if I never crossed your threshold at Garryowen!
Garryowen, the grand, the beautiful, was as accustomed to fire as his rider was: neither was shaken from his equilibrium.
She was in her mood of Planxty Kelly and Garryowen all the way.
Diana of the Crossways, CompleteGeorge Meredith
Billy jogged off, leading Garryowen, and Jim watched them half wistfully for a minute before turning to the car.
Back To BillabongMary Grant Bruce
As I continued to look, the band marched into the middle of the square, and struck up, "Garryowen."
Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 1 (of 2)Charles Lever