"free clothes association" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: A parody of the organisation's initials FCA, meaning Fórsa Cosanta Áitiúil in Irish, and the fact that free uniforms were supplied. Head templates: {{head|en|noun}} free clothes association
  1. (Ireland, dated, humorous) The Irish defence forces reserve. Tags: Ireland, dated, humorous
    Sense id: en-free_clothes_association-en-noun-vg-P1SvX Categories (other): Irish English

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