ROPEYARN SUNDAY


Meaning of ROPEYARN SUNDAY in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷- noun

Usage: often capitalized R & usually capitalized S

Etymology: probably so called from a former practice on sailing ships of setting aside one afternoon a week for the mending of clothes

slang : an afternoon during the week in which no work is required

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