Scottish Word: Hivna
“Yiv gi’in him oer much coal hivni ye! Ye ken it scowders the toast an cracks the flair.” Translated: hivna, havna, haivena: have not. “You have given him too much coal have you not! You know … Continue reading Hivna
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Scottish Word: Staun
“Staun weel back efter ye licht the works as it’ll get gey toastie when ah take aff.” Translated: staun: stand. “Stand well back after you light the rockets as it will get rather warm when I … Continue reading Staun
Scottish Word: Fae
“Huh, ma ma’s mad n wiz gibberin aboot hoo batterin bairns wi eggs’ll bring doon the Demon Hen fae Hell oan me .” Translated: fae: from. “Huh, my mum’s mad, she was prattling on about how … Continue reading Fae