Scottish Word: Ca Canny
“Hoi ye! Ca canny wi that ledder, ye’ll caw oor ‘cat’ oot o the tree.” Translated: ca canny: proceed warily, take care. “I say children! Be careful with that ladder, you may knock our ‘cat’ out … Continue reading Ca Canny
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Scottish Word: Crotly
“We huv tae caw canny, the signal frae the doomed flicht wis crotly an this, the best an absolutely last crittel frae their final signal, means nothin, even tae oor brawest brains.” Translated: crotly: fragmentary, crumbly. … Continue reading Crotly
Scottish Word: Ruckle
“Canny, queat an swipper includes no lettin oot a ruckle – ye eejit!” Translated: ruckle: rattle, roaring or gurgling sound – particular of the breath of the dying. “Careful, quiet and swift includes one being definite … Continue reading Ruckle
Scottish Word: Haun, haund
“Caw canny Maud – if their haun feels wet and cauld they’re alright to eat – if it’s hot an dry they’re diseased.” Translated: haun: hand. “Be careful Maud – if their hand is cold and … Continue reading Haun, haund