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General => The Common Room => The Lighter Side => Topic started by: loobylooayr on Wednesday 11 July 18 13:52 BST (UK)
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One of my ancestors (great-great uncle) had the nickname - Lalty.
He was Hugh "Lalty" Wilson born 1869 in Mauchline Scotland and died 1940 in Newmilns Scotland .
Hugh was a professional football player and had a long career at Sunderland Football Club. I've been researching his personal and playing life and his nickname has me stumped.
Any ideas? Is this a Scottish or Irish expression? Or perhaps a North East of England word?
All suggestions and help welcome,
Thanks
Looby :)
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Hi,
I saw this……..
Lalty Northern Ireland is the condition of being inebriated and rowdy. A lalt may be recognized by the action of raising his or her glass and shouting "Eyooooo! Lalty!"
Maggsie
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Wow Maggsie - what a swift reply :o Many thanks
"inebriated and rowdy" - well I never !! :-X
I wonder if my Hugh enjoyed a good wee dram.
Looby :)