fellermelad

plural fellermelads · alternative feller-me-lad · alternative fellow-me-lad

1. IrelandUKhumoroususuallyA term of address for a young man.

   “This is somewhat different, my fine fellermelad, from our time in Hinjanchung.”

   2008, Alan Burt Akers, Scorpio Invasion: Dray Prescot 40, Mushroom eBooks, →ISBN

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   "Now then, young fellermelad," said S.P.C. Charles, "you comerlongerme. Best come quiet." He made a grab with the handcuffs.

   1916, W.A. Darlington, “A Dress Rehearsal”, in Punch, volume 161, page 80

   "Well, young fellermelad, we'll present you all the Order of the Gallows, and set you on the road to—"

   1926, Arthur Douglas Howden Smith, A Manifest Destiny

   "Ullo," I ses to meself, "ere's another o' these 'ere dratted young fellermelads lorst 'is way,' I ses.

   1936, H.F.E, Punch, volume 190, page 146

   "Well, young fellermelad," said the expression, "we've just heard a lot of talk from you, but now what d'you do about this one?"

   1941, Bruce Bairnsfather, Ian Dalrymple, Old Bill & son