Funamental scientists and water and gunpowder and mistaken understanding of mass, friction and acceleration.

Scottish Word: Smeddum.

Tags: cannon, canoe, clipboard, experiment, gunpowder, match, pen, scientist, water

“This battart’s so fu o smeddum we’ll crack the Canoe World Water Speed Record for sure.” Translated: smeddum: spirit, energy; strength and essence. “This small cannon is so full of power we’ll crack the Canoe World … Continue reading Smeddum. →

cannon, canoe, clipboard, experiment, gunpowder, match, pen, scientist, water

Bashed and bruised kayaker with remnants of a ruined kayak around his waist.

Scottish Word: Linn.

Tags: canoe, dents, goggles, recreation, sport, water, waterfall

“Jings … at wis a linn o tummel an no mistake!” Translated: linn: waterfall, usually of a narrow gorge. “My goodness … that was a waterfall full of tumbling and no mistake!” The Scottish Word: linn … Continue reading Linn. →

canoe, dents, goggles, recreation, sport, water, waterfall

Scottish Words Illustrated

A Scottish word a week illustrated defined and translated.

Scottish Words tagged with: canoe - 2 posts.

Scottish Word: Smeddum.

Scottish Word: Linn.