Scottish Word: Bile.
I think the kettle’s bilin noo Sparky, onie mair heat and ye’ll hae its erse melted awa. And whaur’ll we be with oor tea perty then! Oot! Oot o tea. That’s what. Noo pit yer bilet … Continue reading Bile.
Scottish Words tagged with: knitting - 4 posts.
Scottish Word: Argie.
“Creativity. Ye dinni argie wi the client in this day an age – or ivir. Ye deliver, even if ye huv tae dae awthin a by yersel” Translate: argie: argue, dispute. “Creativity. You do not contradict … Continue reading Argie.
Scottish Word: Dear.
“Aye Aye Aye so ye thoucht moudieskin scrievin buiks cam wi-oot consequence an that woolly jumpers were adequate recompense did ye? The dootfu cottage industry we deny in oor pursuit o ert! Nae wonder they’re sae … Continue reading Dear.
Scottish Word: Wisker.
“Jings, her wisker wis fair fu the-day. She jist missed us” Translate: wisker: belt with padded section full of holes to hold knitting needles; a bunch of straw folded over neatly, bound tightly and tucked in … Continue reading Wisker.