Scottish Word: Haun, haund
“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
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Scottish Word: Gate
“There’s a bygate thon wye – it is shorter but mainly it’s mair interesting.” Translated: gate: path, a way, a road (bygate: a side path). “There is a byway that goes in that direction – it … Continue reading Gate
Scottish Word: Gaup
“Gies a gaup o grub ah’m stervin.” Translated: gaup: large mouthful. “Have you a decent mouthful of food for me, I’m starving.”
Scottish Word: Jist
“Ah can jist see yir grannie’s wheelchair but ah canni see yer grannie.” Translated: jist: just. “I can just see your grannie’s wheelchair but I can’t see your grannie.”
Scottish Word: Kiggle
“Aye, it’s a braver man than me kigglin aboot oot there.” Translated: kiggle: to wobble. “Yes Indeed, it is a braver man than me that is wobbling about out there.”
Scottish Word: Flee
“It’s Saturday. Let’s flee doon tae the sea an get a fish supper*.” Translated: flee: fly. “It’s Saturday. Why don’t we fly down to the sea and get a fish for supper.” *fish supper – a … Continue reading Flee
Scottish Word: Lavvy
“An this is oor lavvy.” Translated: lavvy: toilet, lavatory. “And this is our toilet.”