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beachcomber	Origins/ADD: Lannigan's Ball / Lanigan's Ball (31)	RE: Origins/ADD: Lannigan's Ball / Lanigan's Ball	24 Feb 20
In Ireland, from a long time ago, to be "on - the - batter" meant to be on an extended drinking spree. That is what was indicated in the song, as the young man spent what money he was able to procure in this fashion until he could no longer afford to do so.

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