Scottish Word: Hie.
We’ve got aw the Laird’s siller so hie yersel up yon ben wi yer keekin gless an holler if ye spy his army efter us. It’s his very ain an dis whit it’s telt. If yer … Continue reading Hie.
Scottish Words tagged with: musket - 4 posts.
Scottish Word: Ruckle.
“Canny, queat an swipper includes no lettin oot a ruckle – ye eejit!” Translate: ruckle: rattle, roaring or gurgling sound – particular of the breath of the dying. “Careful, quiet and swift includes one being definite … Continue reading Ruckle.
Scottish Word: Skellie.
“Ahm sorry but there’s nae denyin it. Ye’ve got a skellie ee.” Translate: skellie: squint, strabismus, abnormal alignment of the eyes. “I am sorry but there is no denying it. You have a squint.” Flawed – … Continue reading Skellie.
Scottish Word: Quine.
“Hud on you! Are ye a loun or a quine?” Translate: quine, quyne, quean: girl. “Wait a moment you! Are you a boy or a girl?” The Scottish Word: quine with its definition and its meaning … Continue reading Quine.