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hibe
Short for Hibernian (of, relating to, or characteristic of Ireland or the Irish).
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Turf-Cutter
Turf is peat moss, found in deep layers in Ireland. It was originally cut by most Irish farmers and used as fuel (an early form of coal). More modernly, it could apply to any drunk Irishmen working as [..]
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Bog-trotter
Abundance of bogs in Ireland.
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carrot top
Hair color.
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Cat-lick
Catholic.
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clover
Clovers are prevalent in Irish society.
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clown
Not used so much as a racial slur, however, the classic clown is based on a stereotyped image of Irish people: bushy red hair, a large red nose (from excessive drinking), and colorful clothes often wi [..]
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donkey
It was cheaper to hire an Irishman than a donkey in the Pennsylvania coal mining days of the 1800s.
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drunk
Irish are stereotypically drunks.
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