Scottish Word: bawbee
"It’s aye the same every year Master Poons. There’s no a green flee tae be foond even fur 3 bawbee a wing." Translated: bawbee, balbie: one time Scottish copper coin, worth equivalent to a half penny … Continue reading bawbee
Scottish Words tagged with: pose - 4 posts.
Scottish Word: Hing
“Look – either ye buy yersel an easel or ye let me hing the canvas on ma back.” Translated: hing: hang. “Look – either you buy yourself a proper easel or you let me hang the … Continue reading Hing
Scottish Word: Besom
“Ye besom! Ye’ve no need fur tae waste sic muckle slabs o pizza as thon for tae cover the modesty o a wee drochle as yersel.” Translated: besom: scolding term for a misbehaving woman or girl. … Continue reading Besom
Scottish Word: Polis
“Gie the gear a rest Angus, yir polis, no a superhero!” Translated: polis: police; ‘Put the equipment away Angus, you are a policeman, not a superhero.’