Gombeen

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. Irish Usury.
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  • n. Usury.
  • n. A moneylender during the Great Famine.
  • n. A mean, underhanded, corrupt person. Usually applied to politicians.
  • adj. Corrupt, underhanded.
    • Word Usage
    "I would really love to hear some topical radio shows about Parnell and Robert Emmet and people like that rather than the gombeen gobshites we have to hear about every day these days."
     
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