Scottish Word: Threap.
Stop threapin at me aw the time, there’s only so much ah can dae for the planet aw at once. So no anither teet frae ye til I’m done or yer no comin on oor dog … Continue reading Threap.
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Scottish Word: Pit.
Pit the brick back – if you can keek oot the Ogre can keek in. We dinni want him tae ken we’ve got a hidie-hole in his castle ahn him wi no kennin o a wey … Continue reading Pit.
Scottish Word: Rinagate.
That’s the benefit o sniffer snakes oer yer bludhoons, ye dinni need tae kert aroond heavy manacles. Ye jist fling the snake at yer miscreant ahn it taigles him up an it diz aw the restraining … Continue reading Rinagate.
Scottish Word: Mak oot.
“Can ye mak oot what the scrievins oan the wa’ o the giant’s jile sez wi yer wee mirror yet?” Translate: mak oot: decipher, make out, comprehend. “Can you make out what the writings on the … Continue reading Mak oot.
Scottish Word: Graip.
“Welcome – this is yir jile and I’m yer jiler for the-day – noo get ben the hoose and assume the position for tae be graiped.” Translate: graip: search with the hands, probe, examine. “Welcome – … Continue reading Graip.