"Motherwell rules" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From Motherwell F.C., a notoriously violent Scottish football club. Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} Motherwell rules pl (plural only)
  1. (Scotland) An agreed absence of rules in a fight (typically in a public house). Wikipedia link: Motherwell F.C. Tags: Scotland, plural, plural-only
    Sense id: en-Motherwell_rules-en-noun-gtbT6PVU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum, Scottish English

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