garryowen

/ (ˌɡærɪˈəʊɪn) /

(in rugby union) another term for up-and-under

Word Origin for garryowen

C20: named after Garryowen RFC, Ireland

I'd be as easy from that hour as if I never crossed your threshold at Garryowen!

Catholic World, Vol. XI, April 1870-September 1870 |Various
Garryowen, the grand, the beautiful, was as accustomed to fire as his rider was: neither was shaken from his equilibrium.

Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. XII, No. 28. July, 1873. |Various
She was in her mood of Planxty Kelly and Garryowen all the way.

Diana of the Crossways, Complete |George Meredith
Billy jogged off, leading Garryowen, and Jim watched them half wistfully for a minute before turning to the car.

Back To Billabong |Mary Grant Bruce

As I continued to look, the band marched into the middle of the square, and struck up, "Garryowen."

Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 1 (of 2) |Charles Lever