Scottish Word: Faik.
“Faik the bag Jimson, faik the bag, Tiddles can be a wee bit cattiewurrie at times.” Translated: faik: fold the mouth (of a sack etc.) outwards and downwards. “Fold back the bag Jimson, fold back the … Continue reading Faik.
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Scottish Word: Cleek.
“If ah can fit ma cleek into yir pou tab I’ll hae ye sorted in a jiffie.” Translated: cleek: substantial metal hook. “If I can fit my hook into your pull tab I’ll have you dressed … Continue reading Cleek.
Scottish Word: Dorbie.
“C’mon granmither are ye no a bit dorbie fur tae be daein that?” Translated: dorbie: delicate, weak. “Come on Grandmother, are you not a little bit fragile to be doing such a thing?” The Scottish Word: … Continue reading Dorbie.