(Ireland, derogatory, informal) political activity that is more evidently concerned with addressing the immediate needs of the local electorate than with strategy that might affect the national interest.

One of 64 parishes in Louisiana, United States, the equivalent of a county in other US states. Parish seat: Franklin.

One of 64 parishes in Louisiana, United States, the equivalent of a county in other US states.. Parish seat: Oak Grove.

One of 64 parishes in Louisiana, United States, the equivalent of a county in other US states.. Parish seat: Lake Providence.

One of 64 parishes in Louisiana, United States, the equivalent of a county in other US states.. Parish seat: St. Francisville.

One of 64 parishes in Louisiana, United States, the equivalent of a county in other US states.. Parish seat: St. Martinville.

A parish of Middlesex County, Jamaica

(obsolete, nautical, slang) Having joined the United States Navy, either because of destitution or in order to flee problems on land.

One of 64 parishes in Louisiana, United States, the equivalent of a county in other US states.. Parish seat: Baton Rouge.

One of 64 parishes in Louisiana, United States, the equivalent of a county in other US states.. Parish seat: Port Allen.