Scottish Word: Inby.
“Come awa inby an warm yir banes by the fire.” Translate: inby: in the inner part, further in. “Come away you to further in and warm your bones by the fire (a welcoming expression showing recognition … Continue reading Inby.
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Scottish Word: Wha’s.
A Scottish Toast: “Wha’s like Us? – Damn few . . . – an they’re aw deid.” Translate: wha’s: who is. “Who is like Us? – Not very many . . . – and they are … Continue reading Wha’s.
Scottish Word: Jint.
“Ach it’s nithin but roosty jints, a wee skoosh o ile ‘ll see ye richt.” Translate: jint: joint. “Tut tut it is nothing but rusty joints, a little squirt of oil will see you OK.” The … Continue reading Jint.
Scottish Word: Oxter.
“Are ye wantin yir oxter stick Mr Baxter?” Translate: oxter: armpit. “Are you desirous of your crutch Mr Baxter?” The Scottish Word: oxter with its definition and its meaning illustrated and captioned with the word used … Continue reading Oxter.
Scottish Word: Skitie.
“Aye Senga, it’s right skitie the-nicht richt enough.” Translate: skitie: slippery. “Indeed Senga, it is exceedingly slippery tonight without a doubt.” The Scottish Word: skitie with its definition and its meaning illustrated and captioned with the … Continue reading Skitie.
Scottish Word: Peg-oot.
“Ma gran sez ahl get granpaw’s wallies when he pegs-oot.” Translate: peg-oot: to reach the end of or one’s limits of – life, stamina, ability, strength, whatever. “My grandmother says I will get grandfathers false teeth … Continue reading Peg-oot.
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.
Scottish Word: Bampot.
“You could caw us bampots for drinkin an smokin so much at oor age – but the fags are herbal, if ye ken whit I mean, an the whisky’s organic. ” Translate: bampot: foolish person, idiot. … Continue reading Bampot.