"dolehead" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈdɔʊ̯lhɛd/ Forms: doleheads [plural]
Etymology: dole + head Etymology templates: {{compound|en|dole|head}} dole + head Head templates: {{en-noun}} dolehead (plural doleheads)
  1. (Ireland, slang) An unemployed person who has no intention of seeking a job, and survives on government-funded unemployment benefits. Tags: Ireland, slang Synonyms: dole head Related terms: unemployed, dole bludger
    Sense id: en-dolehead-en-noun-IW0E5k6h Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Irish English

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