Scottish Word: Cranniewanny.
Hoo’d a thoucht that yer cranniewanny clook wid be as cheuch tae manicure as yer ither clooks eh? Did ye ken I mak doon the nail shavins an sell the pouder as sneeshin? An I must … Continue reading Cranniewanny.
Scottish Words tagged with: axe - 5 posts.
Scottish Word: Weir.
Wir aw pented up ah’n weirly but nae weir tae gang tae. Ah’n nae weir pairty tae gang wi. Translated: weir: war. We are all painted up and warlike but no war to go to. And … Continue reading Weir.
Scottish Word: Skinnymalink.
“Crivens! whaur huv they skinnymalinkies come frae an what have they done tae oor weel tended permaculture?” Translated: skinnymalink: thin person, bones and skin only. “My goodness! Where have all these dreadfully wasted starving people come … Continue reading Skinnymalink.
Scottish Word: Aix.
“Help the aix is fleein oot o ma hauns.” Translated: aix: axe. “Help the axe is flying out of my hands.”
Scottish Word: Howtowdie.
“Ca me what ye like, life’s tae be enjoyed an ah’m no plannin tae get layin till ah’m older an had ma fun.” Translated: howtowdie: large young chicken destined for the pot. “Call me whatever name … Continue reading Howtowdie.