![Sheriff of the Scottish courts in fancy dress as an American sheriff.](https://stooryduster.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/police-sheriff-scottish-words-150x150.jpg)
Ah jist canni get yuised tae the Sheriff dressin up as a sheriff. It disni suit him an forbye the Chief Constable disni like him huvin live ammunition. Translate: sheriff: a judicial office holder and a … Continue reading Sheriff. →
Scottish Word: Wifie.
![Undisguised admiration from two police officers for one of their own.](https://stooryduster.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2001/12/2001-12-22-wifie-150x150.gif)
“Aye, wi oot a doot, Erchie here is one o the best undercover wifies we’ve ever had.” Translate: wifie: an older woman, usually middle aged or older and usually with character. “Yes, without a doubt, Archibald, … Continue reading Wifie. →
Scottish Word: Polis.
![Wife (in bed) addressing policeman in his underwear, utility belt and wearing a cape cavorting in front of a mirror.](https://stooryduster.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2002/10/2000-04-25-police-150x150.gif)
“Gie the gear a rest Angus, yir polis, no a superhero!” Translate: polis: police; ‘Put the equipment away Angus, you are a policeman, not a superhero.’ The Scottish Word: polis with its definition and its meaning … Continue reading Polis. →