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Proop n., v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† PROOP , n ., v . I . n . A breaking of wind (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 387). II . v . To break wind (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 189). [Variant of colloq. Eng
Easle n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
EASLE , EAZLE , n . The eaves of a house (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 193, eazle ). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 412: Twa burdies 'neath the easle o' an auld house
Bilt n.2, v.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
BILT , n . 2 and v . 2 1 . n . “A short thick man” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 70). 2 . v . (See quot.) Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 70: Biltan , moving
Blunnerboar n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
BLUNNERBOAR , n . “A blundering fool” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 76). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 41: And whiles he'll try a blunnerboar Wi' his queer whup to lash
Fleup n., v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
† FLEUP , n ., v . I . n . In pl .: broad feet (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 206). II . v . To shuffle the feet clumsily. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 379: They
Bumpkin Brawly n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
Gallov. Encycl . 101). Gall. 1824 Auld Sang in MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 101: Wha learn'd
Suggan n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 441). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 46: The saddle a goatskin
Wicker n.3[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
. Encycl . 479). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 95: A cross-grained wrinkl'd wicker SeesWICKER , n . 3 Also wickerton . An old cross-grained woman (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov
Noop v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
Gallov. Encycl . 366). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 499: The Major, wi' the drink
Gallovidian adj., n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1941
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 66: Billy Marshall . — The famous Gallovidian gypsey, or tinkler . II . n . A native of Galloway. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 43: Gallovidians are soGALLOVIDIAN , adj ., n . I . adj . Belonging to Galloway. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 53: A dialect of which he was a complete master, the Gallovidian. Gall. 1824
Fillie-tails n. comb.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
-tails , hence the name; they forbode windy weather” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 203). Cf . Eng. mare's tails , id. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 203: When frae the south
Ginners n. pl.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
† GINNERS , n.pl . The gills of a fish (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 229). Found in n.Eng. dial. (obsol.). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 229: I brought him [fish] safely
Jollock adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
¶ JOLLOCK , adj . “Jolly, fat, healthy, and hearty” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 287). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 113: Wi' than they move the shankie, And bicker through
Smoik v., n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
Gallov. Encycl . 428). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 28: We ay had rowth to eat and
Scuit n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1927
-shaped and made from a piece of hollowed wood (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 94). Hence), scootikin , the liquor it contains, a drink, dram (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov . Encycl . 422). [skøt] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 94: Na bragwort ere was brewn by he For scuitifu's to
Hooloch n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
avalanche (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 275), the roaring of a waterfall (Per. 1957). Cf. hurloch s.v. Hurl , n . 1 Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 192: What hoolochs down ye
Jeegets n. pl.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
of machinery, such as a mill” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 282). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 282: It [water] flowed down on the meikle wheel . . . the which set all the
Ree n.5, v.4[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
REE , n . 5 , v . 4 I . n . A wreath of snow (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 406). II . v . tr . To cover or surround with a snow-wreath. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Vowl v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 458). Sc. v . usage in pass. to be vowled , to lose all the tricks. In Eng. rare and intr. only. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 459: O! there's the Ace
Stowl n., v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
sucker from the root of a plant (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 439). II . v . To throw up shoots from the root, to ramify. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 439: Thin-sown corn on
Yomf n., v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 229: He weel deserves i' the arse a yomf, Or some as ill-far'd shog. II . v . To strike, push forcibly. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 447: Nickie Ben will
Cutty Glier n. comb.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
creation, and good at winking or glying ' (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 156, -glies ). [′kʌtɪ̢ ′gləiər, -′gləiz] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 217: All the drinkers
Nedeum n., v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1895
(Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 363); in pl .: nonsensical ideas or actions, tantrums (Uls.). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 362: A nedeum gnaws her ay within; For aye she's rage inwardly (MacTaggart). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 363: When a corn is biting
Cull n.1[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
† CULL , n . 1 “A lump of hard food” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 154). [kʌl] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 132: Pedlars . . . complain often to gude wives that
Flaiper v., n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
. flaipering (Kcb. 4 c .1900). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 27: Hizzies gaen spangin and unsuited to his or her station in life (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 205; Kcb. 4 c .1900
Sump n., v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1820-1824
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 468). s.Sc. 1820 Blackwood's Mag. (Nov.) 146: A thick and heavy hoar frost, or a sounding sump o' rain. II . v . To soak, drench. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 442: On this bluid sumped field — Waterloo.
Moylie n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
cow or bullock or one that has been polled (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 351; Wgt. 1963); a Gallov. Encycl. 351: An auld moylie, a tame person, even to silliness. [Ir. dial. moiley , a
Fladge n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1880
‡ FLADGE , n . Also flauge . 1 . Anything broad (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 204-bottomed person” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 204), a lazy, ungainly person (Dmf. 1925 Trans
Kivin n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1923
Gallov. Encycl. 421: To scail the kivvan , to separate the party. Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B Gallov. Encycl . 306; Ayr. 1880 Jam.). [O.Sc. coven , -an , a company, band. See Covine , and note.]
Bluchtan n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
blowing small objects through. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 76: Bluchtans , pieces of; hence the name. [Still in use (Dmf. 1934 per Gall. 2 ).] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Whitter n.1[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1790-1824
” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . (1876) 473), a trifle (Edb. 1974). [′ʍɪtər] Ayr. 1790 J grew flesh an blood, An' that nae whitter. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 214: His
Dadgil v., n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1900
shape of the wearer” ( Ib .); to stroll. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 68: And here's MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 160). [ Dadge , v ., + -le , frequentative suff. The n . may be either a . (1) A person wearing ill-fitting clothes and with a foolish gait (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 160, dandgell ). Kcb. 4 1900 : One wearing a coat far too large for him, the cast-off of
Charnle-pins n. comb., pl.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 132). Used fig . in quot. N.E.D. gives † charnel , a hinge, last example 1741. Cf . Sharl-pin . Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 132: A man is said to miss his
Eruction n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
. 4 1950). Also † erruction . Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 82: This minute was a spiel that day. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 305: Up aloft quick they drave
Oozlie adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
Nhb. dial. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 367: A person is said to be oozlie) Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 79: Wi' dancing and drinking, the night slided by
Piskie adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
, shrivelled, stunted (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 383; Ayr. 1825 Jam.; Dmf. 1894 Trans. Dmf. & MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 383: To behave dryly to a friend is to behave pisket . [Orig. obscure
Farkel n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† FARKEL , n . = Farkage (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 202).
Florie n., adj., v.[0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1757-1845
, dressy person (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 207). Sc. 1757 H. I. Players' Scourge 5, overdressed person. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 78: He gaed awa, To fight and to florrie through wide India. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 165: His auld scrubbing dad Left him a weighty purse to right, And set him floreing mad. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Cheepock n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† CHEEPOCK , n . “The female Nymphae” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 133).
Backrans adv.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† BACKRANS , adv . “Backwards” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 37). [Prob. for Backlans .]
E'enshanks n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
fower-hoors , s.v. Fower , id . [′inʃɑŋks] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 232. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 193: E'enshanks . . . was that food our ancestors took about
Goth interj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1822-1824
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 234, Cai. 1900 E.D.D. ), an Gothill , if God will (Mearns, Dmf. 1825 Jam ye ride on Scotch roads, ye maun pay Scotch siller for them. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 26: Hit him [dog] a whap wi't aneath the lug, till goth he gaed heels owre gowdy without a
Champis interj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† CHAMPIS , int . “An exclamation of seeming surprise” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Yirms n. pl.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
¶ YIRMS , n.pl . “Small-sized fruit” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 501). [Orig
Cogg n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† COGG , n . “Any flat surface not lying horizontal” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 140).
Tweezers n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
TWEEZERS , n . Sc. usage: pincers, hair curlers (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov . Encycl . 454
Gump n.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1931
GUMP , n . 2 1 . The whole of anything (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 245); “a large Gallov. Encycl . 245), esp. in phr. to cut the gumpin(g) , a term used in Kemping , see quots. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 245: When a shift o' riggs [during reaping] takes place, those
Appetezed ppl. adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
APPETEZED , ppl.adj . = Appetized . [ɑpɪ̢′ti:zd] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Bricht-lintie n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† BRICHT-LINTIE , n . “A bird of the linnet tribe” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 92).
Carsons n. pl.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
CARSONS , n.pl . 2 “Water-cresses” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 124), Nasturtium
Dumned n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† DUMNED , n . A firm, regular step in walking (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 188
Syple n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
¶ SYPLE , n . “A saucy, big-bellied person” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 442). [Orig
Billseag n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
BILLSEAG , n . “An old bull castrated” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 65). [See Segg
Cat n.5[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† CAT , n . 5 “A small lump of manure” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 127). Cf . Kat .
Fyabbles n. pl.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† FYABBLES , n.pl . Sc. form of Eng. fables : “foolish things” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 216). Rare .
Spankering ppl. adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
¶ SPANKERING , ppl.adj . Nimble, agile, fit, spirited (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov . Encycl
Glocken v., n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1825
. glockenin , a shock. Also in n.Eng. dial. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 94: A stang about MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 105: No burd o' prey gives a clocken hen a greater glocken than the
Nuist v., n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1826
Gallov. Encycl. 366: When two are boxing, and one gets the other's head beneath his arm, he is said to. 1825 Jam.). 2 . A blow (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 366). 3 . Fig . A greedy, ill
Brilch n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† BRILCH , n . “A short thick impudent person” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 92). Cf
Gardy-pick interj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† GARDY-PICK , int . “An expression of great disgust” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 219
Gemmle n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
¶ GEMMLE , n . “A long-legged man” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 220). [Prob. a
Guldie n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† GULDIE , n . “A tall, black faced, gloomy looking man” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Kecht n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† KECHT , n . A consumptive cough (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 290). Cf . Kicher
Sadjell n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
¶ SADJELL , n . A lazy, unwieldy animal (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 418). [? Deriv
Staggrell n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
STAGGRELL , n . One who staggers in walking (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov . Encycl . 435
Wazban n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† WAZBAN , n . Sc. form of Eng. waist-band (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 463). Cf
Curly-muchy n. comb.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
¶ CURLY-MUCHY , n.comb . The female genitals (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 154). [The
Bulla n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
BULLA , n . “Brother” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 100; Kcb. 4 c .1900). Cf
Cracksie adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† CRACKSIE , adj . “Talkative” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 144). Cf . Cracky
Gedwing n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 220).
Boaf n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
BOAF , n . “A name for a foolish dog” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 76). See Bouff
Callion n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† CALLION , n . “Any thing old and ugly” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 108). [Prob. a
Flam n.4[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
FLAM , n . 4 Also † flyam (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 208). The seaweed tangle
Pisk n.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† PISK , n . 2 “A dry-looking saucy girl” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 383). [Appar
Rap n.5[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† RAP , n . 5 In phr. rap and stow , root and branch (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Glumph v., n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1815-1912
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 79: Nae glumfie chiel sat, wi' his sneers and his skits, Scrutinizing the., Kcb. 1954); “a sulky fool” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 233, glumf ), “one who is Gallov. Encycl. 40: Though mony a Goaf and Glumf, Though mony a Haverall they hae bred. [Variant
Allomtree n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
ALLOMTREE , n . A dial. form of elm-tree (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 18). [Cf
Deug n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† DEUG , n . “A long tough man” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 171). Also deugle , “any
Huldie n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
¶ HULDIE , n . A nightcap (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 277). [Orig. obscure. Phs. a
Ish-wish interj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† ISH-WISH , int . A call to a cat to come to food (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 281
Jyple n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 288). Cf . Hypal , id .
Reepan n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† REEPAN , n A despicable creature, a tell-tale (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 406
Shittle n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
SHITTLE , n . A worthless good-for-nothing object (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov . Encycl . 426
Tennrill n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
Gallov. Encycl . 444).
Bullister n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1836
applied to the bush on which this fruit grows” (w.Sc. 1887 Jam. 6 ; Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 411: O! sourer than the green bullister, Is a kiss o' Robin-a-Ree. Dmf
Croitoch n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1875
pouring into that place, that burning thing 'aquafortis'' (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 146 . Hence croitoch'd , adj., suffering from croitoch . Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 476
Scout n.2, v.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1850
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 422, scoot ), a boy-scout, etc. Gen.Sc.; a cobbler. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 422: Cobblers are termed scouts , being always on the prowl. 2 . See quot. Rnf
Shinner n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 268), shunner ( Ib . 246; Lnk. 1910 C. Fraser Glengonnar 79; Dmf. 1917 J. L Watson W.-B. ; ne.Sc. 1970). Comb. ¶ shunner stick , charcoal (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Beeyards n. pl.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 60).
Doudliedoo n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† DOUDLIEDOO , n . “A song of a singular amorous nature” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Glibbans n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† GLIBBANS , n . One who is sharp in his dealings (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 233
Loddan n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† LODDAN , n . A pool (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 319). [Gael., Ir. lodan , dim
Snagger-snee n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
¶ SNAGGER-SNEE , n . A large knife, first introduced from Germany (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 429). [Variant of Eng. snickersnee , id.]
Beardoc n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
BEARDOC , n . “The loach” ( S.D.D . 1911). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 57
Billilue n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
BILLILUE , n . “A hullabaloo” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 65; Sc. 1911 S.D.D
Chittler n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† CHITTLER , n . “A small bird of the titmouse species” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Nitters n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† NITTERS , n . “A greedy, grubbing, impudent, withered female” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 364). [? Cf . Nit , n . 2 , 3 ., or Natter , v .]
Paddock n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† PADDOCK , n . A small farm (Gall. 1822 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 371). [Appar. a Sc. usage
Yimmet n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
¶ YIMMET , n . A lunch, a “piece”, snack (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 500). [Aphetic
Chawchlin ppl. adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† CHAWCHLIN , ppl.adj . “Eating like a swine” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 133). Given
Darg n.3[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
Gallov. Encycl . 160). [Prob. onomat.; cf . Chork .]
Drachled ppl. adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
DRACHLED , ppl.adj . Wet, covered with mud (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 182); dirty
Jorinker n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† JORINKER , n . A bird of the tit-mouse species or its cry (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Loltidoll n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† LOLTIDOLL , n . A large variety of potato (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 474). [A
Mervadie adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
¶ MERVADIE , adj . Brittle, crumbly. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 340: Any
Ruralach n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
¶ RURALACH , n . A person who lives in a rural area, a countryman (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 415). [ Rural + -Och , suff ., 2 . (2).]
Seddar n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
Gallov. Encycl. 238: Strings on strings o' seddar's eggs.
Airny adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
AIRNY , adj . Of iron; like iron. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 351: Thy airny
Birst n.1[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
BIRST , n . 1 (See quot.) Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 72: Birst . A little
Bruckle-bread n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
BRUCKLE-BREAD , BRUCKLY-BREED , n . “Brittle-bread” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 96
Flapdawdron n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† FLAPDAWDRON , n . “A tall ill-clad person” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 205); a
Jawcked ppl. adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
Gallov. Encycl . 281). [A voiced form of Chack , v . 1 , to check.]
Snam v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
¶ SNAM , v . To snatch with the jaws, snap at anything greedily (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 429). [A conflation of Nam and Snap , v .]
Sturnill n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
¶ STURNILL , n . “An ill-turn, a backset” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 441). [Of
Taploch n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 444). [Dim. form ad. Taupie , id., q.v .]
Whush-show interj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
¶ WHUSH-SHOW , int . “A call made by sportsmen to start game” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 477). [ Whush , used exclam., + Eng. shoo ! Cf . Fyshoo .]
Bamf n., v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1887
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 42: Bamf . A fellow with broad feet. 2 . v . (1) To toss, tumble about. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 42: Auld John M'Clellan, wha's now awa, Bafmd
Farkage n., v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1929
. A confused, untidy, ravelled heap or bundle, e.g . of rope (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl articles. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 265: Pack'd up in coffins ane, twa, three, A most infernal farkage. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 469: Having a farkage o
Syne n.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
SYNE , n . 2 A small amount of anything (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 436). [Variant
Bell-towlin n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† BELL-TOWLIN , n . “Bell tolling. The ringing of the bell” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Habbocraws interj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
the arms and headgear (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 249).
Moem n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
Gallov. Encycl. 349: Than moems, o' poems, I will sing unto thee.
Bladge n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
BLADGE , n . See quot. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 204: A broad-bottomed
Billatory n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
BILLATORY , n . “A name for a restless bull” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 65). [From
Climpet n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
CLIMPET , n . A sharp-pointed rock (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 137). Not known to our
Crinky n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† CRINKY , n . “A rod of iron, with a hook at the end” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Outkeek v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
OUTKEEK , v . To peep out, protrude. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 266: Their
Smoit n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
¶ SMOIT , n . A person who talks in a silly obscene way (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Teevoo n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 444). [Orig. obscure.? Cf . Teevock .]
Da n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
DA , n . A child's pet-name for father, dad(dy) (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 157; Sh
Caffie adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 107); known to Abd. 2 1938. [From Caff , n .]
Clien n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
CLIEN , n . “A small heap of stones” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 137, Kcb. 9 1937
Fand n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
Gallov. Encycl. 263: Hair tied and clubbed in a ribbon fand .
Noitled ppl. adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† NOITLED , ppl.adj . Intoxicated with spirits (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 366
Pyardie n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† PYARDIE , n . The magpie, Pica pica (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 390). [Dim
Pie v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0]1824-1962
” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 381). Ppl.adj. pied , of the eyes: squinting, crossed, peering] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 412: The twasome pied down on the cauld sneep snaw, Wi
Aux v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1827
aux your pardon. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 34: Aux — Ask, inquire, etc.
Bumshot adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
† BUMSHOT , adj . (See quot.) Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 102: When any plot
Chirkle v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 134). [Prob. a frequentative of Chirk , v . (2).]
Cud n.3[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† CUD , n . 3 “A lying young man” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 153). [Perhaps the
Morgozed ppl. adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
¶ MORGOZED , ppl.adj . Put into hopeless confusion. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Azle Fang n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
AZLE FANG , n . A molar tooth. [′ɑzl ′fɑŋ] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. (1876
Blirt n.3[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
BLIRT , n . 3 'The exterior of a mare's uterus' (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 76
Coummie adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
well polished” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 143).
Niddle v.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† NIDDLE , v . 2 To overcome and rob (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 364). [Orig
Pimrose n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
of the species of the genus Primula (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 384). Also in Eng
Quazie adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 391). [The forms quasy , quaisie are found in Eng. in the 16th c.]
Riddlum n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1870
RIDDLUM , n . Also riddleum . A riddle, a conundrum (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 394
Grool n.1, v.1[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1847
. 1825 Jam.); crushed stones, gravel (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 243, grull , 1887 Sc. N, “a mixture of various food” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 243). 2 . Friable moss made quot. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 247: E'en on the sea as at the Nile, Whan Nelson
Peefer v., n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1820-1904
, trifling, feckless, ineffectual (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 381; Dmf. 1894 Trans. Dmf. and Gall. Antiq. Soc . 152). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 25: Willie was ay but a Gallov. Encycl . 381, piepher ; Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B. , peifer ); “a peevish, feckless person given
Hud n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
for carrying mortar (Lth. 1808 Jam.; Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 277; Kcb. 1957).
Jarble n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
JARBLE , n . “An old tattered garment” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 281). Also in pl
Plonk n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
† PLONK , n . A tree-stump, log. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 532: Every sage
Snang v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
¶ SNANG , v . Only in ppl.adj. snanging , twanging. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Stallyoch n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
¶ STALLYOCH , n . A thick corn-stalk standing by itself in a field (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 435). [Orig. doubtful. ? Deriv. of Eng. dial. stale , a stalk. Cf . Stale , v . 2 ]
Whillie-billou n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
(Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 386). Also in Ir. dial. [Appar. a conflation of Whillilu
Conglumrified ppl. adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† CONGLUMRIFIED , ppl.adj . 1 . Of things: conglomerated (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Cootle v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 141). Not known to our correspondents. Cf . Cuittle , v . 1 [Prob. onomat.]
Pedrall n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† PEDRALL , n . A child who is learning to walk, a toddler (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Socy n., v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 430). II . v . To walk in this manner ( Ib .). [Orig. obscure.]
Strife n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
the ownership or occupation of which is disputed (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 440). Cf
Virgus n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
.). Sc. variant spellings of Eng. verjuice , sour grape or apple juice (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 457).
Wuff n.1[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
WUFF , n . 1 A person of flighty, fiery disposition (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 486
Cob v.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
freely get to the teats to suck” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 139). [kɔb]
Crummies Punch n. comb.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† CRUMMIES PUNCH , n. comb . “Grog, half water, half whisky” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 149). [Supposed to be so called from a Kcb. priest named Crumbie , who taught his flock to
Moonog n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† MOONOG , n . 1 . The cranberry, Vaccinium oxycoccos (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Nog v.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† NOG , v . 2 To walk steadily with a constant nodding of the head (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 366). Also in n.Eng. dial. [Prob. imit. Cf . Nodge , v . 2 , and Nug , v ., 2 .]
Outwag v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 60: His hat on his staff he outwagged.
Trod v.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
¶ TROD , v . 2 To trot, to walk with short, quick steps. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 476: He trods about wi' his bit halflin trot. [Nonce variant of trot , poss. influenced
Whunce n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 267: Some unfit to stan' a whunce, Sten'd aff. [Onomat. Cf . Whult .]
Bulb n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
and burst; when swelled, they are of a bulbous form — hence the name” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 100).
Gabbie Labbie n. comb.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
know not their language” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 217). A Gall. form of Cabby-labby
Havoc-burd n. comb.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
harvest; “they are of different sorts, though all of the linnet tribe” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 256).
Staggie adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
¶ STAGGIE , adj . Of grain: thin, scanty. Also adv . Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Wurgill n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
¶ WURGILL , n . A worldling, a person of narrow mind (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 494
Bemmle n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
BEMMLE , n . (See quot.) Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 61: Bemmle . A bad ill
Barliefetterer n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
BARLIEFETTERER , n . (See quot.) Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 44
Billjock n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
BILLJOCK , n . A bull. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 83: For, like Billjock
Bomf n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
BOMF , n . A bump, shake. [bɔmf] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 95: But
Cawdah n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 130). [See etym. note to Cadda , and cf . Irish cadas
Dalloch n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
DALLOCH , n . “A flat of fat land” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 158); known to Kcb. 10
Faighlochs n. pl.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
work past them” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 201); “fair-spoken parasitical persons
Mollan n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 349). [Ad. Gael maolan , Ir. maolan , a stake or post standing above water
Nyaph n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
. Libel 3, 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 367). [Variant of n.Eng. dial. and slang naf , id., but
Whuttling vbl. n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
¶ WHUTTLING , vbl.n . “A whispering, a quickening” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 479
Brulziement n.[0,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1716-1913
other” (Gall. 1824 MacTagggart Gallov. Encycl . 96, broyliment ); a quarrel, a skirmish. Known to Abd ). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 96: When a black bank of clouds is seen to rise in the
Teicher v., n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1825-1902
TEICHER , v ., n . Also ticher (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 449; Kcb. 4 1900 (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 449). [A northern form of tear , a drop from the eye, used
Chanrock n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† CHANROCK , n . “A channel of round stones” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 131). Not
Deadily n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
catch the others by placing his hands on their heads (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 164
Gie v.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† GIE , v . 2 To pry (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 225). Hence giezie , n., “a person
Glauroch n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
† GLAUROCH , n . A bog, a mud-hole. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 94: He'd
Lug n.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
-looking man” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 315). [l(j)ʌg] [Orig. uncertain. Phs. an extension
Skell-faced adj. comb.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 426: The leer of a skell-faced vagabond. [From n.Eng. dial
Yack v.1[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 85: Wi' yawcking Johnie Dowall And Manksmen gabbling frae the
Anordinar adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1887
: They gied anordnar ransoms for cowts the day. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 20
Galdroch n., adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 217). II . adj . “Ill-favoured, haggard” (Kcb. 4 1900). [Origin doubtful
Gully v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
GULLY , v . To swallow voraciously, gulp down. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 400
Muttyoched p.p.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
Gallov. Encycl. 356: When sheaves of corn grow together, after, being cut in moist weather, we say
Oshen n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1837-1838
OSHEN , n . A mean person (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 368), a small, insignificant
Outspout v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1827
OUTSPOUT , v . To spout out; to dart out. [ut′sput] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Prize v.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 447: Nickie Ben will prize you, And yomf ye head foremost to hell. [Fr
Sowloch v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
¶ SOWLOCH , v . To wallow in mire (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 432). [Deriv. of Eng
Symion-brodie n. comb.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
SYMION-BRODIE , n.comb . “A toy for children; a cross stick” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 442). [Orig. and meaning uncertain, phs. represent a proper name, Simeon Brodie , but Brodie
Tantrum n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
. 1972), “foolish fancies” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 444). The Sc. meanings imply whims or
Tissle v., n.1[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 449, Ork. 1911 Old-Lore Misc . IV. iv . 186, Ork. 1972), or phs. taissle
Babbs n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
† BABBS , n . (See quot.) Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 36: Babbs — That vile
Burly Whush n. comb.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
; for full description, see MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . (1824) 102. Marked obs. by E.D.D. Suppl
Clooter n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 138). Given in S.D.D . (1911) also, s.v. clouter , but not known to our
Wow v.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
WOW , v . 2 To wave, signal by waving, beckon. [wʌu] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 309, 481: I wow'd wi' my hat. . . . Whan I wow stan fast. [Variant of waav , Wave , with
Billhippie n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
BILLHIPPIE , n . “An ox with bull-hips” (MacTaggart). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Bratchie n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
defacing marks of wadd, or black lead” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 89). [Phs. a dim. of Brat
Bucks And Kids n. phr.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
BUCKS AND KIDS , Box and Kids , n.phr . 'A school game' (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Corn n.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
CORN , Coorn , Kwirn , n . 2 Gall. forms of Eng. quern , a hand-mill. MacTaggart in Gallov. Encycl . (1824) 142 gives corn , Curriehill says the word should be spelt coorn , and Kcb. 1 (1937
Haspal n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 255, Dmf. 1825 Jam.; Kcb. 4 1900; Kcb., Dmf. 1956). [Phs. ad. O.Fr. haspel
Haurrage n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
HAURRAGE , n . “A blackguard crew of people” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 256
Kirnie n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 304). [Dim. form of Kirn , n . 2 , 2 . or Eng. kern , a kernel, grain. See
Out-spew v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1877
OUT-SPEW , v . Also oot-spew , -spue . To spew out (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 267
Sealch n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1904
† SEALCH , n . A blackhead or comedo in the skin; “a small bunion” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 424). Gall. 1904 E.D.D. : Jock was ill to shave, his face fu' o' sealchs. [A reduced
Steg n.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 66: Twa grey geese and a Steg. [Mid.Eng. stegge , id., O.N. steggr , a
Barman n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
BARMAN , n . A thresher; a user of the flail. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 78
Claw-scrunt n. comb.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 126). Cf . Clawin Post . MacTaggart's syllable division ( claws-crunts ) is
Cudroch n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1814
† CUDROCH , Cuddroch , n . “A timid worthless youth” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 153
Echo-stane n. comb.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
name” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 193).
Huam n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
¶ HUAM , n . The cry of the owl (see quot.). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 277
Owerter adv.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 370: Lye owrter , lie farther over. [Comp. of * owert , reduced form of
Padjell n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
Gallov. Encycl. 371: Padjell . An old veteran pedestrian; one who has often beat at foot races
Spaig n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov . Encycl . 432; Lnk. 1825 Jam.), also spaigin , id. (Jam.); a skeleton (Cld
Splinter-new adj. comb.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
SPLINTER-NEW , adj. comb . Quite new, brand new (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov . Encycl . 435
Caumshell n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
¶ CAUMSHELL , n . The clamshell or scallop, Pecten (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 129
Barmwhun n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
BARMWHUN , n . (See quot.) [′bɑrm′ʍʌn] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 45
Dallion n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
person has a singular foolish gait in walking” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 158). [Phs
Gurnel n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† GURNEL , n . 1 . A thick-set, oddly-shaped man (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 249
Ham v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
smoking them (Twd. 1825 Jam.). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 175: And he's hung up on a
Luckras n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1902
Gallov. Encycl . 324, Per. 1825 Jam.). Abd. 1902 E.D.D. : Was the auld lucriss out to-day? What
Outca n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 368; Dmf. 1825 Jam.; Kcb. 1 1900). 2 . “A wedding feast given by
Plod v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
plodder , to toil ceaselessly, drudge, slave (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 384).
Doach n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1795-1926
river Dee at Tongland (Kcb. 9 , Kcb. 10 1940). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 174 salmon-trap or weir at this point (Sc. 1808 Jam.: Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 173, 1909
Gellock n.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1894
to various species of beetle resembling the earwig. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl Cantrip Rhyme in MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 114: Yallow puddocks champit sma', Spiders ten, and
Spave v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1776-1877
. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl ., spaive ; Kcb. 1971). Hence spaver , a spayer, one who gelds cattle sterilization. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 432: A young cow with calf, that is to say, an
Yerb n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1793-1912
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 238; Ags., Dmf. 1974). See Y , letter, 2 .(2). Hence yerbwife , a woman who in quest o' yerb an' flow'r. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 195: Elf girse — A
Aisle-tuith n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1923
-teeth , pl. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 11: Aizleteeth — The double teeth, the
Bowsan adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 56: Ye wha can tak a bowsan drink, Whan that your purses
Chirper n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
s.v. Chirk . Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 134: When they [chirpers] leave a house
Coag v.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
season mentioned” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 139).
Crittlins n. pl.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
” (Stewartry 1941 (per Kcb. 1 )); “the refuse of soft food” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 152
Dabble-dock n. comb.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
dabbled as it were in the dock , hence the name (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 157). 2 . A
Heg-beg n. comb.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
HEG-BEG , n.comb . The nettle, Urtica dioica . Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 10
Peanie n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
PEANIE , n . Also peany . 1 . A pea-hen (Gall. 1825 Jam.). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 343: O lord! she is yellow, And yawps like a peany. 2 . A female turkey (Gall. 1825 Jam
Ra'en n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1789-1824
. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 397: Raen-nest-heugh , the steepest precipice generally
Shuttle n.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
. shuttle o' ice , id., a slide. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 278: To slide, sitting on
Suppie-mae n. comb.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
SUPPIE-MAE , n.comb . “The name for a pet sheep” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov . Encycl . 442
Unrid ppl. adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1856
UNRID , ppl.adj . Untidy. disordered. See Rid , v ., 5 . Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 202: When cloth is in unrid folds, it is said to be in a fankle. Dmf. 1856 Carlyle
Anklet n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1880
ANKLET , n . The ankle. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 20: Anklet —the ankle
Blinnie n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
BLINNIE , n . 1 . 'A person mimicating [ sic ] the blind' (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Brash n.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
† BRASH , n . 2 In phr. a' to brash , all to pieces. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 84: Adown the heugh the chiel reel'd a' to brash — His banes and eggs met an unwelcome crash
Dagg n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
DAGG , n . “A cut of earth” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 157); “a section in the depth
Dalve v.[0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1721
† DALVE , v . Also (with vocalisation of v ) dallow . To delve (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 158, dallow ). Ork. 1721 in P. Ork. A.S. XI. (1932–33) 41: To 2 Garden Shifles on for
Hack n.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
HACK , n . 2 A wild rocky stretch of moorland or moss (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Sha interj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
). [ʃɒ:] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 424: Sha , what is said to a dog, when
Sledge v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
mill is a misprint for Mell , n . 1 Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 349: His
Stramyulloch n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
¶ STRAMYULLOCH , n . A battle, broil, shindy (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov . Encycl . 439
Anying v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1886
ANYING , ANANYING , v . pres.p . Owing. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 20
Arset adv.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1887
† ARSET , ARSET-BACK , adv . “Backwards” ( S.D.D .). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Birsle v.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0]1931
BIRSLE , v . 2 'To bristle' (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 71). Sc. 1931 J
Cadgell v.1[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
Gallov. Encycl. 106: Fate ne'er intends us twa auld hags, Twa Billy Newals , or Sawnie Rags , To
Cat v.4[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1900
battle, by poisonous language” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 128). Kcb. 4 c .1900
Cauder n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1928
some cowder on him. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 112: See how he e'es the white
Climp v.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1820
climpie , n., “a person with a strange lameness” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 137). [Perhaps
Clippie n.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1829
† CLIPPIE , n . 2 1 . “A person with too neat cut clothes” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 137). 2 . A shorn sheep. Slk. 1829 Hogg Shepherd's Calendar I. ii.: The unshorn
Crupple n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1800
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 152; Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B. , cruppel , cripple , obs.). [krʌpl, krɪpl
Daught n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
a ' daught' behind it' (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 161).
Dykie n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
. V. 747; Ayr. 9 , Dmf. 1950, Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 193, Kcb. 6 c .1916; Rxb. 1923
Lee n.4[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
bleaching (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 313). Also in Eng. dial. Comb. lee-ash , potash (Rxb. a
Lide v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
Gallov. Encycl. 83, 399: Down sank the gows amang the glaur, Or else the water lided. … O' a' the
Napple n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1789-1824
. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 115: Hinnie suckles, bluidy fingers, Napple roots, and
Pinkerton n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 382). Also pinkie , id. ( Ib .). [Phs. a deriv. of Pink , n . 2 , sc. one
Runge v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
, search eagerly. Cf. Range , v ., 1 . [rundʒ] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 228
Spirran n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1881
† SPIRRAN , n . An old woman, hag. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 96: How girn'd
Whumgees n. pl.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1900
tricks in truth-telling” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 474). Kcb. 4 c .1900 : He had a
Gorlin n.[0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0]1721-1936
featherless Beneath their mother's downy breast. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 333: In buss an' hedge are gorlins. Comb.: gorlin-hair , down (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 57: Beardless boys , with nothing but goarlin hair on their chafts
Smuist v., n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0]1801-1933
Gallov. Encycl . 429; Cld., Slk., Rxb. 1825 Jam.; Slg. 1921 T.S.D.C ., smooze ; Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B Gallov. Encycl . 429); deriv. smuister , smushter , v., to emit thick choking vapour like smoke MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 429; Cld., Rxb. 1825 Jam.; Kcb. 1929, smuist(er) ; Dmf. 1970). Adj. smuisty
Brallion n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
” (Kcb. 4 c .1900); an unwieldy creature. [′brɑljən] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Bruff'd ppl. adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† BRUFF'D , ppl.adj . “Thickly cloathed” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 96). Given as
Bunjell n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
straw; fern” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 102; 1887 Jam. 6 , bunjel ). 2 . A bundle (w
Dodgill Reepan n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1881
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 174; Gall. 3 c .1867); the roots of which were used in a love potion. Sc
Undercoatie n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1773-1824
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 228: My under-cotie's hie now.
Dwamle n., v., adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0]1824-1951
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 95: The dwamel aff, he skellies roun', But cou'd na see a bee. (2) Derivs. (i) dwamlock , a very sickly person (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 190); (ii) dwamly
Gamf v., n., adj.[0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1740-1901
wishes to seem so” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 234, gomf ). Cf . Gumph , n . 1 , 1 likes, the gomf! † 2 . “An idle meddling person” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 218, gamf
Hushoch n., v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1929
anything (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 278, hushock , 255, hashloch ; w., s.Sc. 1887 Jam (w., s.Sc. 1887 Jam.). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 78: The millers did hushoch
Jib v., n.1[0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1724-1925
(Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 283; Dmf. 1894 Trans. Dmf. & Gall. Antiq. Soc . 150; Rxb “strippings” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 283; Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B. ; Dmf. 1925 Trans. Dmf
Leam v.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1932
n.Eng. dial. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 150, 257: The boys wha used to roam that husk (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 62; Rxb. 1825 Jam.). Also in Eng. dial. s.Sc. 1832
Loom v.1, n.1[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1899
haze or at a great distance, a haze or fog (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 325; Uls. 1953. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 333: Whiles glowring at the azure sky And loomy ocean's ure
Whult n., v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0]1813-1930
. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 191: If e're they try't back on their rump, They will recoil wi; the sound of something falling (Cld. 1880 Jam., quhult ). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 474: He gat an unco whult from falling, and he fell with a unco whult . 2 . “Anything
Beggar-plaits n. pl.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1898
† BEGGAR-PLAITS , n.pl . Creased garments. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 60
Bowercock n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
BOWERCOCK , n . (See quot.) Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 87: An huddled lump
Braiggle n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1900
large lock” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 88, braiggle ). Jam. 6 gives also the forms
Chawl v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0]1937
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 133). Kcb. 9 1937 : Stop chauling in my lug. [Frequentative of Chaw
Cuiting n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 7: He'd tae bed and tak a nap; His kind Lucky glad did
Hurdon n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1875
Gallov. Encycl . 278). Abd. 1875 G. Macdonald Malcolm xliii.: Am I to lea' the keyes wi' yon
Tashellie adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
. ). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. Intro.: Like a 'rouch curr tyke', on his 'ain twa
Tillie-lick n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† TILLIE-LICK , n . 1 . A taunt, sneer, gibe (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 449; Kcb. 4
Bash n.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1933
BASH , n . 2 A term of contempt; a worthless person. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Breel v.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 78: The de'il a ane did sae, fu' gladly they came, And
Burthen n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
† BURTHEN , n . A curling term (see quot.). [′bʌrðən] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 104, s.v. burnt-stanes : Sometimes when they [curling stones] burn or rub rather roughly
Chirm n.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1905
. 1825 Jam. 2 ; 1923 Watson W.-B. , obs.); “small bastard fruit” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Cottril n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 143); “an elastic piece of thin split iron, used to fasten the
Crae v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1880
† CRAE , v . [kre:] 1 . To crave (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 144). 2 . To dun
Cranes n. pl.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
† CRANES , n.pl . Stilts. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 144: Long poles, with
Glaums n. pl.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1877
Gallov. Encycl . 230). 2 . A shoemaker's clamp (Cai. 7 1954). Gall. 1877 “Saxon” Gall. Gossip
Jurr n.2, v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1869
or gravel (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 288). II . v . To make a purling noise, as of
Lease v.4[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
nonce extension of Lease , v . 2 , 2 . (3), to arrange, gather. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 360, 400: Nae claise there to lease there [in the next world] … [He] leas'd them in his
Litch n., v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
LITCH , n ., v . I . n . A stroke, smart blow. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Luscan n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 325: A luscan was lodged once in a farm-house in the
Nurg n., adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
(Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 366; Kcb. 1 1900), an annoying child (Ayr. 4 c .1927). Hence
Owerwale n., v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0]1930
smallest and most worthless items (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 370; Kcb. 1900). II . v . As
Proitle v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
, jab. Cf . also prokel , s.v. Proke . Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 387: When we
Shalla adj., n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1857-1916
shallow, of soil (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 425). See -Och , suff ., 2 ., and Shaul
Skilt n.2, v.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 419: Wine was dealt roun'; I skilted at it. [Orig
Skink n.4[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
¶ SKINK , n . 4 “A bad piece of flesh” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 427). Deriv
Tetus n., adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 445, tetuz ). II . adj . Delicate, difficult to rear, e.g. of young turkeys
Barrier n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
BARRIER , n . A thrasher. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 49: Every wheel he
Bluchan n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1934
. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 76: Bluchans , little salt-water fish, about the size of Burn
Bound v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 243: Bunches of tales in prose and rhyme, which help to bound out the wallet
Boytach n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
little animal; bad at walking' (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 88, boytoch ). [Med.Fr. botte
Bullirag n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
Gallov. Encycl . 100). Not known to our correspondents. Hence bulliraggle , 'a quarrel in which
Chitterie n. coll., adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1900
' (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 134). 2 . adj . Of fruit, etc.: small, backward. Kcb. 4
Clatch v.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1925
. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 136, clotch ; Kcb. 9 1937). Dmf. 1925 W. A. Scott in Trans
Faugh adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1828
(Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 202) and deriv. faughish , palish (gray). Rxb. 1828 J
Gutterel adj., n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
., gutterel ). II . n . A young fat pig (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 249, guttrel ). [Deriv
Jerkin n.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
.). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 282: A poor woman, such as a widow, gets some tea and
Logg-water n. comb.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
LOGG-WATER , n. comb . Lukewarm water (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 319). [Orig
Moolie-pudding n. comb.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 349). [? Children's variant of mealy-pudding s.v. Mealie , adj ., 1 . (8
Orishon n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1901
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 367), an odd-looking, useless, insignificant person (Ayr., Gall. 1964). Kcb
Orpie n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
herbaceous plant, Sedum telephium (Sc. 1818 Sawers; Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 368; Rnf. 1837
Shilcorn n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
caused by acne, a blackhead (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 424; wm.Sc. 1880 Jam.; Uls. 1904
Sprog v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
night. [sprog] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 71, 228, 435: Mony hied there a
Stunch n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0]1930
STUNCH , n . A lump of food, as of bread or beef, a chunk, hunk (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 441). Gall. 1930 : Munching at a “stunch” of bread and picking at a ham bone. [ n
Drunt n.1, v.1[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1786-1917
1928; Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 187; Rxb. 5 1940). Freq. in phr. to take ( the 1927). Ppl.adj. drunted , sulky, huffed (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 187). Lnk. 1813
Fodgel adj., n., v.[0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0]1724-1952
FODGEL , adj ., n ., v . Also fudgel ; † fudjell (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 214-humoured person (Sc. 1818 Sawers; Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 214; Slk. 1825 Jam.; ne.Sc. 1943
Glut n.1, v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0]1790-1952
., but still in use in n.Eng. dial. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 400: Sae [he Gallov. Encycl. 267: And nane refused their chappin' To glutt that day. Bwk. 1952 : My
Pittie-pattie adv., n., v.[0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1724-1862
indicate a rapid beating motion or palpitation (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 383); freq. of the pitty patty. II . n . The sound of a fluttering heart (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 385
Rauk v.2, n.1[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0]1783-1930
. raucked , scratched, grooved (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 404); vbl.n. raucking , the screeching, grating noise such as is made by a nail on a slate ( Ib .). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 405: A cat raucking on a bedden. II . n . A scratch, groove, rut (Sc. 1887 Jam.); the
Scly v., n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1829-1925
Jam., sklyre ; Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 422, scl(o)y ; Slk. 1825 Jam., skley ; Rxb MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 422; Dmf. 1894 Trans. Dmf. and Gall. Antiq. Soc . 155; Peb., Lnk., s.Sc. 1969
Appety n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1931
naithin' mair dan open a body's appety. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 20: Appetie
Besnang v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
† BESNANG , v . To crush, batter. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 176: And till
Bitts n. pl.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 72: Will ye no tak the bitts out o' my mouth the day , is a common phrase by
Cadgell v.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1808
is said to have been cadgell'd ' (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 106). Also intr . to be
Cant n.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1790
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 113; Kcb. 10 1938). [ Cf . Ger. kante , Sw. and Dan. kant , edge, corner
Clanter n., v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0]1938
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 135). 2 . v . To make a clattering noise. Dmf. 1938 D. M. Paulin in
Cleekie adj.[0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1746-1747
CLEEKIE , Cleiky , Clicky , adj . † 1 . “Quick at catching” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 137, clicky ). 2 . Cunning, “ready to take the advantage” (Sc. 1808 Jam., cleiky ; Mry. 1
Fimmer v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1]1823-1991
. Gall. 1823 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 78: When the pipes play'd up, how they fimmer'd alang
Jumm interj., n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1897
. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 288: It is one of the wildest and most awful sounds in nature
Storg n., v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0]1937
† STORG , n ., v . I . n . A large pin (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 439). II
Teedle v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1827-1910
TEEDLE , v . To sing or hum a tune without the accompanying words (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 444); to sing in a low tone so that the words are scarcely audible (wm.Sc. 1972). Sc. 1827
Travish v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1814
trail (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 452). Kcb. 1814 W. Nicholson Tales 94: Wi
Turrish interj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1878
Gallov. Encycl . 450, toorish ). Also transf . Wgt. 1878 'Saxon' Gall. Gossip 264: It [a cow
Whusher v., n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1912
WHUSHER , v ., n . [′ʍʌʃər] I . v . To whisper. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Robin n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1899
Plants Lnk . 93), the goose-grass, Galium aparine (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 413; Rnf. a. dial. (1) Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 410: In passing the brunt-stick round. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 412: The tane o' them was the Robbin Breestie, And the tither branched and closer growth. (7) Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 163: Nettles, and
Ata adv. phr.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1818-1929
Gallov. Encycl. 22: Ata' — at all. e.Dmf. 2 1917 : The're no the same kin' o' Bells ata
Beggar's Bed n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1776
generally made up in the barn” (Sc. 1887 Jam. 6 ; Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 60). Sc. 1776
Block The Ice v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
(1887) for w. and s.Sc., Ayr. 4 1928, Kcb. 9 1935. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 76
Flitcher n.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
Gallov. Encycl. 142: Two players play, each has three men , or flitchers ; now there are seven
Gourlins n. pl.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
Scotland” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 234). Also, with variant dim. endings, gourlock (Gall
Haiver n.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
Gallov. Encycl . 256, “a year old”); heburn , hebrun (Lth. 1825 Jam., “of three years old”). Cf
Howder v.2[0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1728-1913
† HOWDER , v . 2 To hide, conceal (Lth. 1808 Jam.; Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 276
Jummlie adj., n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1827-1896
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 288). [ Jummle + -Ie .]
Keel-row n. comb.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
KEEL-ROW , n.comb . 1 . A Gallovidian country-dance (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 290
Mitle v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
.). Also fig . Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 348: When siller is chynged it is said to
S n.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
), from its shape. See also Ess , n . 3 . Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 416: S — An
Scoy adj., n., v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
badly made or out of shape (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 422). Deriv. scoyloch , a shambling
Stilch n., v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1804-1900
STILCH , n ., v . [stɪltʃ] I . n . A young, fat, unwieldy man (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 439; Kcb. 1971). Uls. 1804 J. Orr Poems (1936) 80: A bairn-time, thrifty, crouse an
Wilshoch adj., n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1858
wilshuch thing owre his throat. II : n . A timid suitor (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 494
'thout prep.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1801-1898
. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 85: E'en thout her, auld Borgue I wad adore. Kcb
Gaut n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1836-1928
. 180; Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 220; Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl .; Cai. 8 1934, gaat , gaut. Combs.: 1 . gautsame , hog's lard (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 220); see Saim ; 2
Knoost n., v.[0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1728-1805
-disposed, ignorant person (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 366, nuist ). Sc. 1728 Ramsay' put a knoist o' butter in them. 2 . A blow, thump (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 366
Wampish v., n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1]1816-1993
. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 462). Vbl.n. wampasin , a winding street or lane (Sc. 1911 S.D.D . (source untraced)). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 6: Thinking the adders did pursue And
Black Sole n.[0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1725-1824
: Blacksole , Assistant at Courtship. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 74: Black Soles . An
Brad n.1[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1877
BRAD , Brawd , n . 1 [brɑ(:)d] 1 . 'Any large, rude article' (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 89, s.v. brawd ). 2 . fig . An opprobrious epithet; frequently 'applied to an old man' (Sc
Bumwhush n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 102: When anything has made a noise for some time, and
Cogglety-curry n. comb.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1901
COGGLETY-CURRY , n. comb . A see-saw. MacTaggart in his Gallov. Encycl . (1824) 140 gives the
Horneck n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1896
. Ornock . Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 234: Gourlins — The black bulbous roots of an
Killick n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
pickaxe (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 297); transf . a leading seaman in the Navy, from the
Lewer n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1801
Gallov. Encycl . 315; Rxb. 1825 Jam.; Kcd. 4 1900, lower ). Also in n.Eng. dial. [′leuər, ′lʌu
Minshoch n.[0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1735-1824
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 348: Barniewater said, he shot a witch once, wi' a crooked sixpence
Pod v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 333: Cauld poddering, and foddering The nought amang the biels
Poulie n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0]1847-1958
POULIE , n . Also poolie ; powlie . The louse, Pediculus capitis (Ayr. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 363, powlie ; Rnf. 1837 Crawfurd MSS . XI. 323; Gall. 1903 E.D.D. ; m.Sc. 1966). Comb
Rawlie adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1825-1826
RAWLIE , adj . Also rawly . 1 . Unripe (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 405); of a boy
Saving n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1783-1841
. Gen. in comb. savingtree (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 418). Sc. 1783 Session
Scun n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1823-1900
SCUN , n . Knowledge, wisdom, craft. [skʌn] Gall. a .1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Shang n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1934
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 425: A shang o' breed and cheese. Sc. 1934 Scotsman (25 Sept.) 10
Veem n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 455: A person is said to be in a veem , when inspired-looking, when exalted
Prod n.1, v.1[0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1742-1903
. 3 . A thorn, prickle (Kcb. 1966). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 58: Prickles of. 4 . A prick, stab (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 387, proud ; s.Sc. 1825 Jam.; Gall. 1966. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 387; Gall., Uls. 1966). Uls. 1880 Patterson Gl. : Your eyes
Blart v., n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1879-1900
mortar” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 74). (2) (See quot.) Kcb. 4 c .1900 : Blart
Brag And Pairs n. phr.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
† BRAG AND PAIRS , n.phr . “A rustic game at cards” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 88
Catstane n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 128); 'more properly the hearth stone' (Curriehill). Cf . Cat-hud . 3 . Comb
Flitcher v., n.1[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1869
' clappit wings. II . n . A light flake, as of snow (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 206
Flog n.3, v.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1806-1851
(Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 207).
Jotteral n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1866
fall to pieces (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 287, jottrell ). 3 . In pl .: pellets of
Lum v.2, n.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
Gallov. Encycl. 325: The rain is just coming lumming down. II . n . In phr. a lum of a day , a
Mellgrave n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
. one occurring as a break in a road. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 339: In roads
Plumrose n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1787-1789
PLUMROSE , n . Also plumrock (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 384). A primrose (Gall
Sleug n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0]1877-1933
person (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 428); a person of unpleasant character or manners ( Ib
Strow n.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1789-1824
frae knowe to knowe In hopes of food in mowdy, mouse, or streaw. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. x., 413: Italian ditties are but like the 'Cheeps o' the Strowmouse.' . . . Some lang-snouted
Towal n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
† TOWAL , n . A horse-leech. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 229: The horse
Glaiber v., n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1923
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 25: He wad hae glaiber'd about the splittin o' breers for the hale o' a lang forenicht i' the wunter time, without wearyin. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 362: For
Scythe n., v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0]1822-1930
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 366; Kcd., Lth., Rxb. 1825 Jam.; ne.Sc., Per. 1969); (5) scythe-straik , a Sharping-hook . (2) Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 366: The handles of a scythe-sned
Ure n.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0]1818-1948
: The mune be this was shinan clearly abune a' the ure. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 119, 365, 455: Carpets o' queer ureie hues. . . . Then, like the
Baeshin n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1901
, and wad she bring her a baishin. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 39: Baishen — A
Beust n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1934
. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 64: Is there a Galloway farmer who does not know what a
Blushin n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0]1931
BLUSHIN , BLUSHION , n . [′blʌʃɪn] 1 . 'Bulbs of water' (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 76, s.v. blushions ). 2 . 'Blisters of the flesh' ( Ib .); 'a pustule, such as those of the
Cappin n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
' ' (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 115). [ Cappin = capping , vbl.n. from cap , to cover as
Crat adj., n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1825
insignificant person” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 145, crawtt ); “a short person” (s.Ayr. 1899 J
Dalldrums n. pl.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1898
fancies' (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 158). Sc. 1898 L. B. Walford Leddy Marget xiii
Dishilago n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1881-1909
313; Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 173). Also dishalago(w) , -laga , dishlago
Fleeter n.1[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1836-1916
FLEETER , n . 1 † 1 . A full glass of liquor, a bumper (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Giean Carlins n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
¶ GIEAN CARLINS . n . pl . See quot. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 225: Giean
Gunpoother n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1819-1877
rats so soon as they heard of the gunpouther. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 245
Irr v.[0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1711
. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 281; Arg. c .1895 per wm.Sc. 1 ). Hence irr , irrnowt , int
Jaffle v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1835-1900
and clothes” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 281; ‡Kcb. 1959). Kcb. 4 1900 : He's
Bawxter n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
BAWXTER , n . (See quot.) Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 57: Bawxter . A mighty
Buttermilk n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
.: buttermilk gled (see quot.). Phs. the hen-harrier, Circus cyaneus . Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 104: A bird of the falcon tribe; it is of a cream colour, of the size of the common kite
Clanch n.1[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1920
). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 135: Wull Hullyoch was as big a clanch As 'ere [ sic
Cubbart n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1877
CUBBART , CUBBERT , n . Sc. forms of Eng. cupboard (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 153
Grawl n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1812-1928
GRAWL , n . Also graulse . 1 . A young salmon, a grilse (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Kilt v.3, n.3[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1900
. The proper way of doing a thing, the knack ( Ib ., Ayr. 1960). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 298: We say of such a one that is not properly up to his trade, that he has not the kilt of
Nael n.[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1700-1825
umbilical cord (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 356; w. and s.Sc. 1887 Jam.). [nəi(v)l] Sc
Sloat v., n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
”. Also with ower . Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 27, 69: Nane o' that vile spoutroch
Wheerip v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
Gallov. Encycl. 109, 479: To whripe for the dead is a sin unbecomin. . . . One always railing against
Whillilu n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1790-1820
. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 474, whullilow ; Rxb. c .1930). Also in Ir. and Wm. dial. Ayr
Yickie-yawkie n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1896
. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 500, Dmf. 1825 Jam.; Kcb. 1900). Cf. langstick s.v. Lang , adj
Buckie n.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1929
bud, On any brae, in ony wud. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 99: There are three buckie; it much resembles lice” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 100). (1) Dmf. 1861 R
Crummie n.1[0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1]1724-1999
, crummy , Lnk. 11 1941; Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 149). Also in n.Eng. dial. ( E.D.D. Gall. 1824 Song in MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 257: And ay she cries 'Hurlie Hawkie, String awa
Peg prop. n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,0,0,0]1958-1962
” girl (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 378); (3) Peg Walker , skim-milk cheese, “from the.). Sc. usages: 1 . In combs.: †(1) pegpie , n., the magpie, Pica pica (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 378); (2) Peg Puff , a young woman who behaves and dresses like an old one, an “old-fashioned
Scabbert n., adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]1824-1996
Gallov. Encycl . 421, scalbert ), “a strong-made person of somewhat stubborn, disagreeable temperament MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 246: Sae scalbert bodies limping spruce, And scurrs belike the gallows
Ahame adv.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1789-1887
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 30: Whar do ye live whan ahame? Kcb. 1789 D. Davidson Seasons
Aploch n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 20: Aplochs — Remnants of any thing. Some few years ago a field of corn
Barr n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1949
BARR , n . [bɒ:r] 1 . (See quot.) Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 49: Barrs
Beard v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1923
. (See quot.) Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 57: Beardin the Lasses . The art men have
Brachton n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1877
† BRACHTON , Brawchton , n . 1 . 'Anything weighty and unwieldy' (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 89, brawchton ). 2 . 'Also applied to a man' (Gall. 1794–1868 Curriehill); 'a big broad
Bubby n.[0,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1712-1756
. (Ayr. 4 1928, bubs ; Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl ., bubies ; Kcb. 1 1929, bubbies ), and
Callan n.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1794-1868
. 1804 R. Couper Poems II., Gloss .; 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 108). Sc. 1817
Chittle v.1[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0]1815-1988
CHITTLE , v . 1 “To shell oats as birds do” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 134); “to
Curbawdy n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1825
Gallov. Encycl . 154, currbawty ). 2 . “Active courtship” (Dmf. 1825 Jam. 2 , curbawdy ; 1894 J. Shaw
Davie-drap n. comb.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
campestris (B. and H. 144). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 161: Children amuse themselves
Dochle v., n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1894-1900
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 180, douhall ). Abd. 1900 E.D.D. : A dull scholar would be called a
Finnie adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1830
. dial. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 230: A wat May and a winnie, Bring a fu' stack
Forgettle adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1887-1929
(Sc. 1818 Sawers; Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 209: ‡Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B. ; Mry., Bnff
Hallop v., n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1]1824-1992
¶n.phr. aid the hallop , help for the emergency. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 499
Ingleberry n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
). Also inberry (Bnff. 2 , Abd. 2 1946). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 279
Kibbling n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1820-1824
.) 172: A short thorn stick, commonly called a kibblin . Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 68: Mony a time ha'e I sworn't, and hae broken't, That wi' the aik kibblings I'd never fight
Lag n.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
goose (Dmf. 1910 H. Gladstone Birds Dmf . 239, laggie ). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Marl n.1[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 267: Marle-throwing Wull, Leash Sam the Blade, Wi' Jeamy Jirk
Mumple v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1834
† MUMPLE , v . 1 . To heave or contract as if about to vomit (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 353). 2 . Phr. to mumple in the mouth , to chuckle, to twitch the lips with suppressed mirth
Nuif adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1789-1814
, sheltered (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 366), fig . comfortably off as regards money (Kcb. 1
Rigadown-daisy n. comb.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1882
the open air. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 409: At weddings anciently the waddin
Runnet n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1760-1824
come above the curd. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 106: To cadgell keel and ronnet
Sheeg v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1904
, be or make unsteady or rickety. [ʃig(l)] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 353, 425
Splae adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
of Eng. splay(-foot(ed) ) (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 435; s.Sc. 1837 Wilson's Tales
Sprushle v., n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1822-1904
. v . To scuffle, make a scurrying motion or sound, to struggle (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Squir v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1803-1812
toss aside; to make (a flat stone) skim over water (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 435). Obs
Whimper n., v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0]1907-1930
WHIMPER , n ., v . Also whumper (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 474). Sc. form and
Grizzie [0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
used for Grace (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 230; Kcb. 1901 R. Trotter Gall. Gossip 72
Gow n.1, v.1[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0]1824-1988
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 223: What a difference there is between this bard, and the one just sketched gowishness , fantastical behaviour. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 224: His madness is
Ramp adj.[0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1713-1908
(Dmf. 1825 Jam.; Uls. 1880 Patterson Gl ., Uls. 2 1929). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. EncyclRAMP , adj . 1 . Wild, bold, wanton, unrestrained, “rompish” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 403); full of rude health and spirits (Uls. 2 1929). Superl. rampest . Also adv . Sc
Swall v., n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]1788-1997
. v . forms: Pr.t. swall (Gen.Sc.), swaul (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 79); pa.t. Strathearn 269; Bwk. 1942 Wettstein; Rxb. 1942 Zai), swauled (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 411; Lnk. 1919 G. Rae Clyde and Tweed 14; Gen.Sc.), swauld (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 135
Athraw adv.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1777-1925
' sometimes lowse an' sair athraw. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 244: There's no an hour
Back Creel n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1843
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 37: Backcreels — Baskets made of willows, formed to fit the human back
Barr's Cat n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1835
' the wauw, like Barr's cat, that ale o' yours. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 49
Black-winter n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1825
). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 74: Black wunter . The name for the last of the crop
Byke v.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1929
. Hence the saying, 'I'd rather see a bairn bickin than bykin .' Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 411: Which makes me lie, and sab, and byke, For Robbin Bell and Robbin Bee . Wgt
Girran n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1856
(Sc. 1808 Jam.), girron (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 449, Kcb. 4 1900), guiran (Arg
Hallach n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1894
listening to others speaking in a language unknown to one. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Hazelly adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1790-1796
. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 227), haslie (Mry. 1806 R. Jamieson Pop. Ballads I. 197
Icker n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1786-1895
‡ ICKER , n . An ear of corn (Sc. 1808 Jam., Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 278). Cf
Morroch v., n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1897
under trying conditions. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 350, 420: When any thing is
Pasper n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 84, 373: Muncraig's gurly shore, Whar pasper grows
Profite adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1930
, proficiency (Bnff. 1966). Cf . Perfit . [pro′fəit] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 192: O
Ramskeerie adj., n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1]1991
of a ram (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 427). Sc. 1991 Roderick Watson in Tom Hubbard
Ripple n.3[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824
(Lnk. 1825 Jam.; Rnf. a .1850 Crawfurd MSS . (N.L.S.) R.40). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 410: Ripplegirse — A broad-leaved herb, which labourers put on cuts. [Appar. from n.Eng
Spang-new adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1885-1897
. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov . Encycl . 433, -fire- ; Rxb. 1825 Jam., spanker- , 1923 Watson W.-B
Stun n., v.[0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1727-1824
fellow. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 441: A stunner o' a gowk — a mighty fool
Taper v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1927
building, high and thin (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 445).
Whauky n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1787-1811
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 472). [′ʍǫke] Sc. 1787 W. Taylor Poems 3: Withoutten whawkie or a
Hum v.1, n.1[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]1910-1993
Gallov. Encycl . 277, hummel ; Lnk. 1825 Jam.; Uls. 1880 Patterson Gl .; Cai. 1902 E.D.D. ; Sh. 1914 piece of food so chewed and given to a child (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 278; Uls. 1880
Kauch n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0]1786-1949
mind, bustle, anxious exertion (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 7; Dmf. 1825 Jam.; Kcb. 1898 A ahint you fling. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 289: To be in a kauch , to be in an
Quaw n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0]1762-1952
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 390; Ayr. 1928; Uls. 1953 Traynor). See also Quak . Per. 1762 Session, called the Quaa. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 287: Some think they sank in a snaw
Roundel n.[0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0]1738-1930
., Lnk. 1968); (4) the moon (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 414); (5) a pot-belly; (6) a MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 371: In large fields these great flocks of oxen graze together, they have
Spartle v., n.[0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1710-1902
. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 433; Sc. 1825 Jam.). Also fig . n.Sc. 1710 T. Ruddiman Gl. to Gallov. Encycl. 265: Whan gussey in the dub did lie, And hardly gaed a spartle. Sc. 1828 Child
Striffin n.[0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0]1711-1956
egg (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 440; Uls. 1953 Traynor); a membrane growing over an the quadruped in utero. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 397, 412: Ha! low puir
Under prep., adv., adj.[0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,1]1725-1994
Night. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 450: No manner of relief then could they find) Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 454: A little trick projected in secret, is said to be
Anee interj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1901
, Ochanee . [ə′ni:] Gall. 1824 'Auld Millha' in MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 27: Sad wark, man
Austern adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1923
; having an austere look. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 34: Austran Carle — An old man
Bae v., n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1769-1824
grief I heard their mournfu' bae. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 38: Bae . The
Blumf n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1928
] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 76: Blumf . A stupid loggerhead of a fellow, who will
Brawn n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1844
. ); 'an old boar' (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 89, braun ). Also known to Kcb. 9 1936
Gilly-gawpy n.[0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1728-1857
† GILLY-GAWPY , n . Also -gawpie , -gaupie ; -gawpock (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl
Ill-jaw n., v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1809-1864
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 279; Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff . 88; Sh., n.Sc., Kcb. 1958), an abusive tongue
Innirich n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1787-1824
. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 279, imrie ). Gall. 1824 J. MacTaggart Gall. Encycl. 135
Munt n.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0]1824-1951
MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 175: By the border , it is meadow rocket ; in the west, and greater part of
Runch v.1, n.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1824-1880
Francisque-Michel 395); a noisy bite. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 415: Runse — The

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