Scottish Word: Coont.

“Ah ken, but it’s the thoucht that coonts, ma wee pal.” Translate: coont, cwint: add up, count. “I know, but it’s the thought that counts, my small new acquaintance and friend.” kunt gesture. It’s three weeks … Continue reading Coont. →
blade, bread, chain, cheese, cut, gaol, knees, prisoner, rat, toes, wall, wine Scottish Word: Ern.

“Al Queada or no, that amoont of oxter hair luiks ern, I’m going tae shave it off for ye.” Translate: ern: irritate, pain. “Al Queada or not, that amount of oxter hair looks as if it … Continue reading Ern. →
beard, chain, drip, gaol, gaoler, hairy, hang, jailer, sergeant, tap, uniform, water Scottish Word: Graip.

“Welcome – this is yir jile and I’m yer jiler for the-day – noo get ben the hoose and assume the position for tae be graiped.” Translate: graip: search with the hands, probe, examine. “Welcome – … Continue reading Graip. →