Scottish Word: Wicht.

“That’ll dae ma man, ahm noo convinced ma heulm is wicht.” Translate: wicht: strongly constructed, stout. “That will be enough my man, I am now convinced that my heulm is soundly constructed.” The Scottish Word: wicht … Continue reading Wicht. →
Scottish Word: Jint.

“Ach it’s nithin but roosty jints, a wee skoosh o ile ‘ll see ye richt.” Translate: jint: joint. “Tut tut it is nothing but rusty joints, a little squirt of oil will see you OK.” The … Continue reading Jint. →
Scottish Word: Linn.

“Jings … at wis a linn o tummel an no mistake!” Translate: 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. →