Scottish Word: Spail.
I aye like tae tak a tree doon wi an aix noo an agin last thing, guid for the soul an body. But I like tae tak time tae keep the cut snod an perjinkety an … Continue reading Spail.
Scottish Words tagged with: needles - 5 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: Obleege.
“Noo mind Mr Art Investor overgaen the cost o the artwork itsel is the maintenance. Yer obleeged tae cover the costs o feedin an cleanin up efter the punk buddha darnin.” Translate: obleege: pledge oneself, to … Continue reading Obleege.
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.