Scottish Word: Pou.
“Yer awricht so far, try gi’in it a harder pou.” Translate: pou: pull. “You’re all right so far, try giving it a harder pull.” The Scottish Word: pou with its definition and its meaning illustrated and … Continue reading Pou.
Scottish Words tagged with: Death - 23 posts.
Scottish Word: Canty.
“Look son, tak a tellin – Ant an Dec are no expectin you tae attempt tae mak this situation canty.” Translate: canty: cheerful, pleasant. “Look son, Listen up for the last time – Ant and Dec … Continue reading Canty.
Scottish Word: Waly.
“Oh walie walie walie a jist meant tae cut aff yir tail, sairie moose. ” Translate: waly, walie: an exclamation of dismay, distress. “Oh how awfully awfully distressing! I just meant to cut off your tail, … Continue reading Waly.
Scottish Word: Scrochen.
“Och ye puir thing, yer no able tae mak oot the screivins oan the sign, an the grund’s aw stoory an scrochen cos o drooth. But hae nae fear, the watter hole’s thon wye.” Translate: scrochen, … Continue reading Scrochen.
Scottish Word: Abile.
“Ahm no sure but ahm thinking one o the forty thieves was still in there when we filled it fou wi the lard abile.” Translate: abile: boiling. “I am not certain but I think one of … Continue reading Abile.
Scottish Word: Jist.
“Ah can jist see yir grannie’s wheelchair but ah canni see yer grannie.” Translate: jist: just. “I can just see your grannie’s wheelchair but I can’t see your grannie.” The Scottish Word: jist with its definition … Continue reading Jist.
Scottish Word: Aix.
“Help the aix is fleein oot o ma hauns.” Translate: aix: axe. “Help the axe is flying out of my hands.” The Scottish Word: aix with its definition and its meaning illustrated and captioned with the … Continue reading Aix.
Scottish Word: Banshee.
“Oh Lord please please please dinni let it be a banshee ahm hearin ahint me makin that eldritch din.” Translate: banshee: a wailing female spirit forecasting death or disaster. “Oh Lord please please please do not … Continue reading Banshee.
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.” Translate: howtowdie: large young chicken destined for the pot. “Call me whatever name … Continue reading Howtowdie.
Scottish Word: Inby.
“Come awa inby an warm yir banes by the fire.” Translate: inby: in the inner part, further in. “Come away you to further in and warm your bones by the fire (a welcoming expression showing recognition … Continue reading Inby.