Scottish Word: Gemm.
“Crivens, this’s the first time ah’ve ivver seen a ginge ahead o the gemm.” Translate: gemm, gem, gam: game. “My goodness this is the first time I have ever seen a red haired person ahead of … Continue reading Gemm.
Scottish Words tagged with: critic - 3 posts.
Scottish Word: Pentin.
“Telt ye ye shouldni be wearin a birsie jumper when yir pentin.” Translate: pentin: painting. “I did mention to you that you should not be wearing a hairy jumper when you are painting.” The Scottish Word: … Continue reading Pentin.
Scottish Word: Swatch.
“Ah’ve taen a swatch at yir Constable unner the X-ray an it’s a fake yir Lordship.” Translate: swatch: look, examine. “I have taken a look at your Constable under the X-ray and it is a forgery … Continue reading Swatch.