baw-ways

Fingallian

Etymology

Possibly derived from Irish bá.

Adverb

baw-ways

1. crookedly, awkwardly
   • A NORTH-COUNTY DUBLIN CLOSSARY:

     He did it baw-ways

References

• J. J. Hogan and Patrick C. O'Neill (1947) Béaloideas Iml. 17, Uimh 1/2, An Cumann Le Béaloideas Eireann/Folklore of lreland Society, page 264