waxie

English

Etymology

From wax +‎ -ie, from the use of wax to waterproof cobblers' thread.

Noun

waxie (plural waxies)

1. (Ireland, Dublin, dated) A cobbler.

   Synonym: lad of wax

   • Early 1900s, Traditional, Waxies' Dargle (song)

     Says my aul' one to your aul' one "Will ye come to the Waxies' dargle?"

Alternative forms

• waxy