Scottish Word: Awricht
"Hoi! Hoi you! Is it awricht if I chap wi this thing or is there a door bell for the sake of safety?" Translated: awricht: all right, permissible, allowable. "Hoi! Hoi you! Is it permissible to … Continue reading Awricht
Search Results for: awricht - 4 Scottish word posts.
Scottish Word: Steivel
"Aye, it seems fine tae me, we’re awricht, it’s no a vacuum. If it wiz oor erses’d be tae the wind wi-oot oor stievel breeks oan. Wooly long johns is nae protection I can tell ye." … Continue reading Steivel
Scottish Word: Trollie-bags
“He’ll be awricht in a minute, it’s the first time he’s seen trollie-bags stewn aboot willy nilly – or aataw for that matter.” Translated: trollie-bags: intestines or entrails. “He will be fine in a minute, it … Continue reading Trollie-bags
Scottish Word: Pou
“Yer awricht so far, try gi’in it a harder pou.” Translated: pou: pull. “You’re all right so far, try giving it a harder pull.”