garryowen

noun

(in rugby union) another term for up-and-under

Word Origin

C20: named after Garryowen RFC, Ireland

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Examples from the Web for garryowen

Historical Examples

The wild music of “Garryowen” set the horses frantic—and the men, too.
Special Messenger
Robert W. Chambers
She was in her mood of Planxty Kelly and Garryowen all the way.
Diana of the Crossways, Complete
George Meredith
I'd be as easy from that hour as if I never crossed your threshold at Garryowen!
Catholic World, Vol. XI, April 1870-September 1870
Various
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
Suddenly from my concealment I saw the gateway of his house open, and the major sally forth on Garryowen.
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. XII, No. 28. July, 1873.
Various

garryowen

Word Origin

Examples from the Web for garryowen

Historical Examples

The wild music of “Garryowen” set the horses frantic—and the men, too.

She was in her mood of Planxty Kelly and Garryowen all the way.

I'd be as easy from that hour as if I never crossed your threshold at Garryowen!

As I continued to look, the band marched into the middle of the square, and struck up, "Garryowen."

Suddenly from my concealment I saw the gateway of his house open, and the major sally forth on Garryowen.