_shackle_
shackle FOLK LANGUAGE : money When implying that someone is well off financially it is often said that the person "has a few shackles". This means that he has plenty of money. People of all ages use this expression and it is still very common. money Yes DICT CEN. Not used Not used Withdraw...
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| Summary: | shackle FOLK LANGUAGE : money When implying that someone is well off financially it is often said that the person "has a few shackles". This means that he has plenty of money. People of all ages use this expression and it is still very common. money Yes DICT CEN. Not used Not used Withdrawn [see 'shakles', NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY |
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