Scottish Word: By-Bit.
Yir wee nakit by-bit is tryin tae get yer attention Oswald. Ah think it jist wants ye tae bite its heid clean aff, gleg like, instead o fryin it. Translate: by-bit: a snack between meals. Your … Continue reading By-Bit.
Scottish Words tagged with: hob - 3 posts.
Scottish Word: Bree.
“Hud on son, I’ll be wi ye as soon as I bree the tatties.” Translate: bree: drain the water from (usually from things that have been boiled). “Be patient a moment young man, I’ll be with … Continue reading Bree.
Scottish Word: Coup.
“Are we cookin this an gi’in it oot as a bridie or will I coup it oot?” Translate: coup: empty by upturning. “Are we going to cook this and serve it up as a meat pastie … Continue reading Coup.