
Nae the full shilling, awa in the heid, affen the knot, gytit, no wise, a nine bob note, dementit, deleerit? No a bit o it lassie. Translation: deleerit: delirious, insane, mad. In an incomplete state of … Continue reading Deleerit. →
baking, biscuits, bun, butter, chairs, goggles, hat, jam, monacle, mouse, pyjamas, roses, scones, shortbread, sugar, teacup, treacle 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. →