bow-legged wi' brass

English

Etymology

Humorous, from the fact that coins in pockets add weight.

Adjective

bow-legged wi' brass

1. (idiomatic, humorous, Yorkshire) Wealthy; having lots of money.

   Wi t'car shoo's drivin, Aw bet thee shoo's bow-legg'd wi brass.

See also

• couldn't stop a pig in a passage