It's as well to remember that it is probable that very many of us are likely to be in such a position in our future and also not be deaf.

Scottish Word: Wanthriven.

Tags: Age, bedpan, granny, home, nurse, nurses, old, pan

“Dinni worry I think she’s deef as well as wanthriven.” Translate: wanthriven: in a state of decline, stunted. “Don’t worry I think she is deaf as well as shrivelled up.” The Scottish Word: wanthriven with its … Continue reading Wanthriven. →

Age, bedpan, granny, home, nurse, nurses, old, pan

Coal miners in the UK were crapped on once.

Scottish Word: Taigle.

Tags: clean, miner, pan, paper, seat, spectacles, toilet, trousers

“Yir taiglin the cleek -awa an use another cludgie.” Translate: taigle: tangle, muddle, hinder. “You are hindering the working of the pit – go and use another toilet.” The Scottish Word: taigle with its definition and … Continue reading Taigle. →

clean, miner, pan, paper, seat, spectacles, toilet, trousers