Scottish Word: Plowt
Noo Jill. Dinni hing aboot doon there lookin for yer grannie’s auld gowd thimble. The forecast sez there’s a muckle plowt o rain due an it’ll no be safe doon there. Translated: plowt: a heavy downpour … Continue reading Plowt
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Scottish Word: Spigot
“If ye fetch some watter frae yon spigot son, I’ll gie ye a dram.” Translated: spigot: outdoor tap. “If you fetch some water from that tap just over there son, I’ll give you a generous measure … Continue reading Spigot
Scottish Word: Puddock
‘The diet of a puddock wid gar ye boke.’ Translated: puddock: toad. ‘The diet of a toad is enough to make one vomit.’