Scottish Word: Mooth.
“The tongue peepin oot o the mooth seems tae be part o concentratin when it comes tae complicated an intricate tasks.” Translate: mooth: mouth. “The tongue peeping out of the mouth seems to be part of … Continue reading Mooth.
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Scottish Word: No Wice.
“You twa are no wice.” Translate: no wice: mad, insane, not in one’s right mind. “You two are out of your minds.” Quite often used as a description and indication of disbelief and dismay when one … Continue reading No Wice.
Scottish Word: Peh.
“No Gran No, Herbert’s no a peh! He’s no a peh – Noooooooo!” Translate: peh: pie; the pronunciation given is as it is spoken in Dundee. A peh and a pehper (news-paper). “No Granny No, Herbert’s … Continue reading Peh.
Scottish Word: Hing.
“Look – either ye buy yersel an easel or ye let me hing the canvas on ma back.” Translate: hing: hang. “Look – either you buy yourself a proper easel or you let me hang the … Continue reading Hing.
Scottish Word: Bane.
“If’n ye rattle ma banes like that again – yer deid!” Translate: bane: bone. “If you rattle my bones again like that – you are dead!” music – many a good tune can be got from … Continue reading Bane.
Scottish Word: Besom.
“Relax – the besom’s nae tae sweep or poke or pou ye aff. It’s fur yer mentor tae support ye.” Translate: besom, bisom, bussom: long handled brush or broom, bunch of twigs used as a birch … Continue reading Besom.
Scottish Word: Whillywha.
“Oh! Ma hairt’s aw a whiltie-whaltie cause I ken yer aboot tae whillywha me intae ma closeup.” Translate: whillywha: wheedle, coax, cajole. “Oh! My heart is all a pitter patter because I know you are about … Continue reading Whillywha.
Scottish Word: Spirlie.
“Ach! Yir still spirlie and ill-thriven, whit’s adae wi ye? I’ve hud enough! Ah’m no waitin onie longer.” Translate: spirlie: thin, spindly. “Argh! You are still skinny and scraggy, what is wrong with you? I have … Continue reading Spirlie.
Scottish Word: Bridie.
“Wana bridie?” “Aye. Twa plain eens anan ingin ‘in ana. Ta.” “Yon quine’s awa wi the last ingin yin.” Translate: bridie: sausage meat wrapped in a circular pastry case folded over. Can also contain herbs, pepper … Continue reading Bridie.
Scottish Word: Wanthriven.
“Dinni worry I think she’s deef as well as wanthriven.” Translate: wanthriven: in a state of decline, stunted. “Don’t worry I think she is deaf as well as shrivelled up.” The Scottish Word: wanthriven with its … Continue reading Wanthriven.