"Here we are again, cauld an beswakkit, jist coz faither thinks catchin oor ain fish for supper builds character." Translated: beswakkit: soaked, drenched. "Here we are again, soaked and cold, just because father thinks catching our … Continue reading Beswakkit
“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
“Ye shouldni hae cam oot guisin wi sic a bad cauld, yir likely tae mak it waur.” Translated: waur: worse. “You should not have come out guising with such a bad cold, you will likely make … Continue reading Waur
“Fleein in the scud on a besom up here!? Nivir nivir nivir iver – even in Summer – it’s a snell, bitter, cauld affair as onie auld beglamour o salt’ll tell ye.” Translated: beglamour: bewitched. “Flying … Continue reading Beglamour
“Ye’d better hap up warm the-day, it looks gey cauld oot.” Translated: hap: cover, wrap. “You had better clothe yourself in warm attire today, it looks rather cold outside.”