"bow-legged wi' brass" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: Humorous, from the fact that coins in pockets add weight. Head templates: {{en-adj|?}} bow-legged wi' brass
  1. (idiomatic, humorous, Yorkshire) Wealthy; having lots of money. Tags: Yorkshire, humorous, idiomatic Related terms: couldn't stop a pig in a passage
    Sense id: en-bow-legged_wi'_brass-en-adj-8OUqyn-4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Yorkshire English

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