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  1. Proop n., v. † 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 
  2. Hooloch n., an 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 
  3. Scuit n., scoop-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 
  4. Ree n.5, v.4 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 
  5. Vowl v.. 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 
  6. Yomf n., v.. 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 
  7. Flaiper v., n.. 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 
  8. Sump n., v.. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 468). s.Sc. 1820 Blackwood's Mag. (Nov.) 146: A thick and Gallov. Encycl. 442: On this bluid sumped field — Waterloo.  
  9. Moylie n. hornless cow or bullock or one that has been polled (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 351; Wgt. 1963 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 351: An auld moylie, a tame person, even to silliness. [Ir. dial. moiley 
  10. Fladge n. ‡ 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 
  11. Kivin n. 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.]  
  12. Whitter n.1 growth” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . (1876) 473), a trifle (Edb. 1974). [′ʍɪtər] Ayr wat they grew flesh an blood, An' that nae whitter. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  13. Dadgil v., n. the shape of the wearer” ( Ib .); to stroll. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 68: And 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 
  14. Charnle-pins n. comb., pl. 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 
  15. Farkel n. † FARKEL , n . = Farkage (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 202).  
  16. Oozlie adj. in 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 
  17. Cheepock n. † CHEEPOCK , n . “The female Nymphae” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 133).  
  18. Backrans adv. † BACKRANS , adv . “Backwards” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 37). [Prob. for 
  19. Champis interj. † CHAMPIS , int . “An exclamation of seeming surprise” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  20. Yirms n. pl. ¶ YIRMS , n.pl . “Small-sized fruit” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 501). [Orig 
  21. Cogg n. † COGG , n . “Any flat surface not lying horizontal” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  22. Tweezers n. TWEEZERS , n . Sc. usage: pincers, hair curlers (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov . Encycl . 454 
  23. Goth interj. 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 
  24. Bricht-lintie n. † BRICHT-LINTIE , n . “A bird of the linnet tribe” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 92).  
  25. Carsons n. pl.2 CARSONS , n.pl . 2 “Water-cresses” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 124), Nasturtium 
  26. Dumned n. † DUMNED , n . A firm, regular step in walking (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 188 
  27. Syple n. ¶ SYPLE , n . “A saucy, big-bellied person” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 442 
  28. Appetezed ppl. adj. APPETEZED , ppl.adj . = Appetized, q.v . [ɑpɪ̢′ti:zd] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 20: Appetezed , having an appetite.  
  29. Billseag n. BILLSEAG , n . “An old bull castrated” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 65). [See 
  30. Cat n.5 † CAT , n . 5 “A small lump of manure” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 127). Cf 
  31. Fyabbles n. pl. † FYABBLES , n.pl . Sc. form of Eng. fables : “foolish things” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 216). Rare .  
  32. Spankering ppl. adj. ¶ SPANKERING , ppl.adj . Nimble, agile, fit, spirited (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov . Encycl 
  33. Gump n.2 GUMP , n . 2 1 . The whole of anything (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 245); “a MacTaggart 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 
  34. Brilch n. † BRILCH , n . “A short thick impudent person” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 92). Cf 
  35. Gardy-pick interj. † GARDY-PICK , int . “An expression of great disgust” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  36. Gemmle n. ¶ GEMMLE , n . “A long-legged man” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 220). [Prob. a 
  37. Guldie n. † GULDIE , n . “A tall, black faced, gloomy looking man” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  38. Kecht n. † KECHT , n . A consumptive cough (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 290). Cf . Kicher 
  39. Sadjell n. ¶ SADJELL , n . A lazy, unwieldy animal (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 418 
  40. Staggrell n. STAGGRELL , n . One who staggers in walking (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov . Encycl . 435 
  41. Wazban n. † WAZBAN , n . Sc. form of Eng. waist-band (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 463). Cf 
  42. Curly-muchy n. comb. ¶ CURLY-MUCHY , n.comb . The female genitals (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 154 
  43. Bulla n. BULLA , n . “Brother” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 100; Kcb. 4 c .1900). Cf 
  44. Cracksie adj. † CRACKSIE , adj . “Talkative” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 144). Cf . Cracky 
  45. Gedwing n. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 220).  
  46. Glocken v., n.. 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 
  47. Nuist v., n. 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 
  48. Boaf n. BOAF , n . “A name for a foolish dog” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 76). See Bouff 
  49. Callion n. † CALLION , n . “Any thing old and ugly” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 108). [Prob 
  50. Flam n.4 FLAM , n . 4 Also † flyam (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 208). The seaweed tangle 
  51. Pisk n.2 † PISK , n . 2 “A dry-looking saucy girl” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 383 
  52. Rap n.5 † RAP , n . 5 In phr. rap and stow , root and branch (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  53. Allomtree n. ALLOMTREE , n . A dial. form of elm-tree (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 18). [Cf 
  54. Deug n. † DEUG , n . “A long tough man” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 171). Also deugle 
  55. Fierdom n. ¶ FIERDOM , n . A variant form of Feydom . (Kcb. 1827 Curriehill in MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  56. Huldie n. ¶ HULDIE , n . A nightcap (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 277). [Orig. obscure. Phs 
  57. Ish-wish interj. † ISH-WISH , int . A call to a cat to come to food (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 281 
  58. Jyple n. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 288). Cf . Hypal , id .  
  59. Reepan n. † REEPAN , n A despicable creature, a tell-tale (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 406 
  60. Shittle n. SHITTLE , n . A worthless good-for-nothing object (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov . Encycl 
  61. Tennrill n. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 444).  
  62. Beeyards n. pl.-gardens” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 60).  
  63. Doudliedoo n. † DOUDLIEDOO , n . “A song of a singular amorous nature” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  64. Loddan n. † LODDAN , n . A pool (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 319). [Gael., Ir. lodan , dim 
  65. Snagger-snee n. Gallov. Encycl . 429). [Variant of Eng. snickersnee , id.]  
  66. Glumph v., n.. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 79: Nae glumfie chiel sat, wi' his sneers and his skits., Ayr., 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 
  67. Beardoc n. BEARDOC , n . “The loach” ( S.D.D . 1911). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 57 
  68. Billilue n. BILLILUE , n . “A hullabaloo” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 65; Sc. 1911 S.D.D 
  69. Chittler n. † CHITTLER , n . “A small bird of the titmouse species” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  70. Glibbans n. † GLIBBANS , n . One who is sharp in his dealings (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 233 
  71. Nitters n. † NITTERS , n . “A greedy, grubbing, impudent, withered female” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 364). [? Cf . Nit , n . 2 , 3 ., or Natter , v .]  
  72. Paddock n. † PADDOCK , n . A small farm (Gall. 1822 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 371). [Appar. a Sc 
  73. Yimmet n. ¶ YIMMET , n . A lunch, a “piece”, snack (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 500 
  74. Bullister n. Song in MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 411: O! sourer than the green bullister, Is a kiss o' Robin-a also applied to the bush on which this fruit grows” (w.Sc. 1887 Jam. 6 ; Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 100; w.Dmf. 1899 J. Shaw Country Schoolmaster 345). Prunus spinosa . Gall. 1824 Old 
  75. Croitoch n. 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 
  76. Shinner n. 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 
  77. Chawchlin ppl. adj. † CHAWCHLIN , ppl.adj . “Eating like a swine” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 133 
  78. Darg n.3 Gallov. Encycl . 160). [Prob. onomat.; cf . Chork .]  
  79. Drachled ppl. adj. DRACHLED , ppl.adj . Wet, covered with mud (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 182 
  80. Jorinker n. † JORINKER , n . A bird of the tit-mouse species or its cry (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 287). [Imit. of the bird's twitter.]  
  81. Loltidoll n. † LOLTIDOLL , n . A large variety of potato (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 474). [A 
  82. Mervadie adj. ¶ MERVADIE , adj . Brittle, crumbly. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 340: Any 
  83. Ruralach n. Gallov. Encycl . 415). [ Rural + -Och , suff ., 2 . (2).]  
  84. Seddar n. Gallov. Encycl. 238: Strings on strings o' seddar's eggs.  
  85. Airny adj. AIRNY , adj . Of iron; like iron. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 351: Thy 
  86. Birst n.1 BIRST , n . 1 (See quot.) Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 72: Birst . A 
  87. Bruckle-bread n. BRUCKLE-BREAD , BRUCKLY-BREED , n . “Brittle-bread” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  88. Flapdawdron n. † FLAPDAWDRON , n . “A tall ill-clad person” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 205); a 
  89. Jawcked ppl. adj. Gallov. Encycl . 281). [A voiced form of Chack , v . 1 , to check.]  
  90. Snam v. ¶ SNAM , v . To snatch with the jaws, snap at anything greedily (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 429). [A conflation of Nam and Snap , v .]  
  91. Sturnill n. ¶ STURNILL , n . “An ill-turn, a backset” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 441). [Of 
  92. Taploch n.. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 444). [Dim. form ad. Taupie , id., q.v .]  
  93. Whush-show interj. ¶ WHUSH-SHOW , int . “A call made by sportsmen to start game” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 477). [ Whush , used exclam., + Eng. shoo ! Cf . Fyshoo .]  
  94. Syne n.2 SYNE , n . 2 A small amount of anything (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 436 
  95. Bell-towlin n. † BELL-TOWLIN , n . “Bell tolling. The ringing of the bell” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 61). [′bɛl′tʌulɪn] [ Towlin may be due to modern Irish influence.]  
  96. Habbocraws interj. of the arms and headgear (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 249).  
  97. Moem n. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 349: Than moems, o' poems, I will sing unto thee.  
  98. Bladge n. BLADGE , n . See quot. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 204: A broad-bottomed 
  99. Bamf n., v. 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 
  100. Billatory n. BILLATORY , n . “A name for a restless bull” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 65 
  101. Climpet n. CLIMPET , n . A sharp-pointed rock (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 137). Not known to 
  102. Crinky n. † CRINKY , n . “A rod of iron, with a hook at the end” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  103. Outkeek v. OUTKEEK , v . To peep out, protrude. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 266 
  104. Smoit n. ¶ SMOIT , n . A person who talks in a silly obscene way (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  105. Da n. DA , n . A child's pet-name for father, dad(dy) (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 157 
  106. Clien n. CLIEN , n . “A small heap of stones” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 137, Kcb. 9 
  107. Fand n. Gallov. Encycl. 263: Hair tied and clubbed in a ribbon fand .  
  108. Noitled ppl. adj. † NOITLED , ppl.adj . Intoxicated with spirits (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 366 
  109. Pyardie n. † PYARDIE , n . The magpie, Pica pica (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 390). [Dim 
  110. Teevoo n. (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 444). [Orig. obscure.? Cf . Teevock above.]  
  111. Aux v.: I aux your pardon. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 34: Aux — Ask, inquire, etc.  
  112. Bumshot adj. † BUMSHOT , adj . (See quot.) Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 102: When any 
  113. Caffie adj. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 107); known to Abd. 2 1938. [From Caff , n ., above.]  
  114. Cud n.3 † CUD , n . 3 “A lying young man” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 153). [Phs. the 
  115. Morgozed ppl. adj. ¶ MORGOZED , ppl.adj . Put into hopeless confusion. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 350: Anything put into disorder, so that it cannot be righted, is said to be morgoz'd 
  116. Azle Fang n. AZLE FANG , n . A molar tooth. [′ɑzl ′fɑŋ] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  117. Blirt n.3 BLIRT , n . 3 “The exterior of a mare's uterus” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 76 
  118. Chirkle v. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 134). [Prob. a frequentative of Chirk , v . (2), above.]  
  119. Coummie adj., nor well polished” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 143).  
  120. Niddle v.2 † NIDDLE , v . 2 To overcome and rob (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 364). [Orig 
  121. Pimrose n., any of the species of the genus Primula (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 384). Also in Eng 
  122. Quazie adj. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 391). [The forms quasy , quaisie are found in Eng. in the 16th c.]  
  123. Riddlum n. RIDDLUM , n . Also riddleum . A riddle, a conundrum (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  124. Pie v.” (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 
  125. Easle n. EASLE , EAZLE , n . The eaves of a house (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 193, eazle 
  126. Hud n.' labourers for carrying mortar (Lth. 1808 Jam.; Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 277; Kcb. 1957).  
  127. Jarble n. JARBLE , n . “An old tattered garment” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 281). Also in 
  128. Plonk n. † PLONK , n . A tree-stump, log. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 532: Every 
  129. Snang v. ¶ SNANG , v . Only in ppl.adj. snanging , twanging. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 429: The runt must be siccard in the den, so that the blade may have a snanging sound 
  130. Stallyoch n. Gallov. Encycl . 435). [Orig. doubtful. ? Deriv. of Eng. dial. stale , a stalk. Cf . Stale , v . 2 ]  
  131. Whillie-billou n. disturbance (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 386). Also in Ir. dial. [Appar. a conflation of 
  132. Conglumrified ppl. adj. † CONGLUMRIFIED , ppl.adj . 1 . Of things: conglomerated (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 141). 2 . Of persons: “stupified with a mixture of many foolish thoughts” ( Ib 
  133. Cootle v. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 141). Not known to our correspondents. Cf . Cuittle , v . 1 [Prob. onomat.]  
  134. Moonog n. † MOONOG , n . 1 . The cranberry, Vaccinium oxycoccos (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 349). 2 . The crowberry, Empetrum nigrum (Id.; Uls. 1886 B. & H. Plant Names 340). [Gael 
  135. Pedrall n. † PEDRALL , n . A child who is learning to walk, a toddler (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 377). Also used attrib ., = toddling, pattering (Ayr. 1880 Jam.). [?Metathetic form of 
  136. Socy n., v. (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 430). II . v . To walk in this manner ( Ib .). [Orig 
  137. Strife n. ground the ownership or occupation of which is disputed (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 440 
  138. Virgus n. .). Sc. variant spellings of Eng. verjuice , sour grape or apple juice (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 457).  
  139. Wuff n.1 WUFF , n . 1 A person of flighty, fiery disposition (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  140. Grool n.1, v.1. 1825 Jam.); crushed stones, gravel (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 243, grull , 1887 Sc. N mixture of various food” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 243). 2 . Friable moss made into peats MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 247: E'en on the sea as at the Nile, Whan Nelson grool'd the French in stile 
  141. Peefer v., n. , 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 
  142. Bilt n.2, v.2 BILT , n . 2 and v . 2 1 . n . “A short thick man” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 70). 2 . v . (See quot.) Ib. : Biltan , moving with the air of a short thick man.  
  143. Cob v.2 may freely get to the teats to suck” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 139). [kɔb]  
  144. Crummies Punch n. comb. † 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 
  145. Nog v.2 Gallov. Encycl . 366). Also in n.Eng. dial. [Prob. imit. Cf . Nodge , v . 2 , and Nug , v ., 2 .]  
  146. Outwag v.. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 60: His hat on his staff he outwagged.  
  147. Trod v.2 ¶ 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 
  148. Whunce n. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 267: Some unfit to stan' a whunce, Sten'd aff. [Onomat. Cf . Whult .]  
  149. Bulb n. Gallov. Encycl . 100).  
  150. Gabbie Labbie n. comb. we know not their language” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 217). A Gall. form of Cabby 
  151. Havoc-burd n. comb. Gallov. Encycl . 256).  
  152. Staggie adj. ¶ STAGGIE , adj . Of grain: thin, scanty. Also adv . Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 435: Grain is said to grow staggie, when it grows thin. [Prob. a variant of stuggy s.v 
  153. Wurgill n. ¶ WURGILL , n . A worldling, a person of narrow mind (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  154. Bemmle n. BEMMLE , n . (See quot.) Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 61: Bemmle . A bad 
  155. Barliefetterer n. BARLIEFETTERER , n . (See quot.) Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 44 
  156. Billjock n. BILLJOCK , n . A bull. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 83: For, like Billjock 
  157. Blunnerboar n. BLUNNERBOAR , n . “A blundering fool” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 76). Ib. 41 
  158. Bomf n. BOMF , n . A bump, shake. [bɔmf] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 95: But 
  159. Cawdah n. sores” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 130). [See etym. note to Cadda , and cf . Irish 
  160. Dalloch n. DALLOCH , n . “A flat of fat land” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 158); known to Kcb 
  161. Faighlochs n. pl. little work past them” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 201); “fair-spoken parasitical persons 
  162. Mollan n. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 349). [Ad. Gael maolan , Ir. maolan , a stake or post standing above water 
  163. Nyaph n. Gall . Libel 3, 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 367). [Variant of n.Eng. dial. and slang naf , id 
  164. Whuttling vbl. n. ¶ WHUTTLING , vbl.n . “A whispering, a quickening” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 479 
  165. Chanrock n. † CHANROCK , n . “A channel of round stones” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 131). Not 
  166. Deadily n. to catch the others by placing his hands on their heads (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 164 
  167. Gie v.2 † GIE , v . 2 To pry (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 225). Hence giezie , n., “a 
  168. Glauroch n. † GLAUROCH , n . A bog, a mud-hole. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 94: He'd 
  169. Lug n.2, ill-looking man” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 315). [l(j)ʌg] [Orig. uncertain. Phs. an 
  170. Yack v.1. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 85: Wi' yawcking Johnie Dowall And Manksmen gabbling 
  171. Anordinar adj. : They gied anordnar ransoms for cowts the day. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 20 
  172. Galdroch n., adj. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 217). II . adj . “Ill-favoured, haggard” (Kcb. 4 1900). [Origin doubtful 
  173. Gully v. GULLY , v . To swallow voraciously, gulp down. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  174. Muttyoched p.p. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 356: When sheaves of corn grow together, after, being cut in moist weather 
  175. Oshen n. OSHEN , n . A mean person (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 368), a small 
  176. Outspout v. OUTSPOUT , v . To spout out; to dart out. [ut′sput] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 400: And whan outspouted e'er a mouse Frae 'mang the grain. Fif. 1827 W. Tennant 
  177. Prize v.2. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 447: Nickie Ben will prize you, And yomf ye head foremost to 
  178. Skell-faced adj. comb.. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 426: The leer of a skell-faced vagabond. [From n.Eng. dial 
  179. Sowloch v. ¶ SOWLOCH , v . To wallow in mire (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 432). [Deriv. of 
  180. Symion-brodie n. comb. 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 
  181. Tantrum n.., Ags. 1972), “foolish fancies” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 444). The Sc. meanings imply 
  182. Tissle v., n.1. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 449, Ork. 1911 Old-Lore Misc . IV. iv . 186, Ork. 1972), or phs 
  183. Brulziement n. 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 
  184. Teicher v., n. 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 
  185. Babbs n. † BABBS , n . (See quot.) Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 36: Babbs — That 
  186. Burly Whush n. comb. wall; for full description, see MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . (1824) 102. Marked obs. by E.D.D. Suppl 
  187. Clooter n. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 138). Given in S.D.D . (1911) also, s.v. clouter , but not known to our 
  188. Fleup n., v. † FLEUP , n ., v . I . n . In pl .: broad feet (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  189. Wow v.2 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 
  190. Billhippie n. BILLHIPPIE , n . “An ox with bull-hips” (MacTaggart). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 65: I once heard one of these valuable characters [cattle-dealers] say, that a billhippie 
  191. Bratchie n. defacing marks of wadd, or black lead” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 89). [Phs. a dim. of 
  192. Bucks And Kids n. phr. BUCKS AND KIDS , Box and Kids , n.phr . “A school game” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl ., bucks — ); “a game similar to ‘Rounders'” (Kcb. 6 1914). Kcb. 6 gives this as box and 
  193. Corn n.2 Gallov. Encycl . (1824) 142 gives corn , Curriehill says the word should be spelt coorn , and Kcb. 1 
  194. Haspal n. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 255, Dmf. 1825 Jam.; Kcb. 4 1900; Kcb., Dmf. 1956). [Phs. ad. O.Fr. haspel 
  195. Haurrage n. HAURRAGE , n . “A blackguard crew of people” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 256 
  196. Kirnie n. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 304). [Dim. form of Kirn , n . 2 , 2 . or Eng. kern , a kernel, grain. See 
  197. Out-spew v. OUT-SPEW , v . Also oot-spew , -spue . To spew out (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  198. Sealch n. Gallov. Encycl . 424). Gall. 1904 E.D.D. : Jock was ill to shave, his face fu' o' sealchs. [A 
  199. Steg n.2. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 66: Twa grey geese and a Steg. [Mid.Eng. stegge , id., O.N 
  200. Suggan n. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 441). Ib. 46: The saddle a goatskin, by way of “sugan” [From Anglo-Ir 
  201. Wicker n.3 WICKER , n . 3 Also wickerton . An old cross-grained woman (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 479). Ib. 95: A cross-grained wrinkl'd wicker Sees Archy wi' her reek'd e'e. [? from 
  202. Barman n. BARMAN , n . A thresher; a user of the flail. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  203. Bumpkin Brawly n. MacTagggart Gallov. Encycl . 101). Gall. 1824 Auld Sang in Ib. : Wha learn'd you to dance — A 
  204. Claw-scrunt n. comb. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 126). Cf . Clawin Post . MacTaggart's syllable division ( claws-crunts ) is 
  205. Cudroch n. † CUDROCH , Cuddroch , n . “A timid worthless youth” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  206. Cuiting n. † CUITING , n . A coverlet. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 7: He'd tae bed 
  207. Echo-stane n. comb. the name” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 193).  
  208. Huam n. ¶ HUAM , n . The cry of the owl (see quot.). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 277 
  209. Owerter adv.. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 370: Lye owrter , lie farther over. [Comp. of * owert 
  210. Padjell n. Gallov. Encycl. 371: Padjell . An old veteran pedestrian; one who has often beat at foot races 
  211. Spaig n.. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov . Encycl . 432; Lnk. 1825 Jam.), also spaigin , id. (Jam.); a skeleton (Cld 
  212. Splinter-new adj. comb. SPLINTER-NEW , adj. comb . Quite new, brand new (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov . Encycl . 435 
  213. Caumshell n. ¶ CAUMSHELL , n . The clamshell or scallop, Pecten (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  214. Barmwhun n. BARMWHUN , n . (See quot.) [′bɑrm′ʍʌn] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 45 
  215. Dallion n. person has a singular foolish gait in walking” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 158). [Phs 
  216. Fillie-tails n. comb.-tails , hence the name; they forbode windy weather” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 203). Cf 
  217. Ginners n. pl. † GINNERS , n.pl . The gills of a fish (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 229). Found in 
  218. Gurnel n. † GURNEL , n . 1 . A thick-set, oddly-shaped man (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 249 
  219. Ham v. smoking them (Twd. 1825 Jam.). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 175: And he's hung up on a 
  220. Luckras n. Gallov. Encycl . 324, Per. 1825 Jam.). Abd. 1902 E.D.D. : Was the auld lucriss out to-day? What 
  221. Noop v. Gallov. Encycl . 366). Ib. 499: The Major, wi' the drink that he Had tooted frae the bicker, Began 
  222. Outca n.. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 368; Dmf. 1825 Jam.; Kcb. 1 1900). 2 . “A wedding feast given by 
  223. Plod v. plodder , to toil ceaselessly, drudge, slave (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 384).  
  224. Aisle-tuith n. : Aizle-teeth , pl. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 11: Aizleteeth — The double teeth 
  225. Anklet n. ANKLET , n . The ankle. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 20 and Uls. 1880 
  226. Bowsan adj.. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 56: Ye wha can tak a bowsan drink, Whan that your purses 
  227. Chirper n. chirker s.v. Chirk . Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 134: When they [chirpers] leave a 
  228. Coag v.2 the season mentioned” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 139).  
  229. Crittlins n. pl.” (Stewartry 1941 (per Kcb. 1 )); “the refuse of soft food” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 152 
  230. Crupple n.. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 152; Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B. , cruppel , cripple , obs.). [krʌpl 
  231. Dabble-dock n. comb. are dabbled as it were in the dock , hence the name (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 157 
  232. Heg-beg n. comb. HEG-BEG , n.comb . The nettle, Urtica dioica . Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  233. Jollock adj. ¶ JOLLOCK , adj . “Jolly, fat, healthy, and hearty” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  234. Peanie n. Gallov. Encycl. 343: O lord! she is yellow, And yawps like a peany. 2 . A female turkey (Gall 
  235. Ra'en n.. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 397: Raen-nest-heugh , the steepest precipice generally 
  236. Shuttle n.2). Phr. shuttle o' ice , id., a slide. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 278: To slide 
  237. Suppie-mae n. comb. SUPPIE-MAE , n.comb . “The name for a pet sheep” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov . Encycl 
  238. Unrid ppl. adj. Gallov. Encycl. 202: When cloth is in unrid folds, it is said to be in a fankle. Dmf. 1856 
  239. Doach n. the 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 
  240. Leam v.2 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 
  241. Spave v. (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl ., spaive ; Kcb. 1971). Hence spaver , a spayer, one who gelds spaying or sterilization. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 432: A young cow with calf 
  242. Yerb n.. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 238; Ags., Dmf. 1974). See Y , letter, 2 .(2). Hence yerbwife , a owre, He trod in quest o' yerb an' flow'r. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 195: Elf 
  243. Anying pres. p. ANYING , ANANYING , pr.p . Owing. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 20 
  244. Blinnie n. BLINNIE , n . 1 . “A person mimicating [ sic ] the blind” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 76). 2 . “Best known to me as a short-sighted or weak-eyed person” (Abd. 22 c .1880). 3 
  245. Brash n.2 † 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 
  246. Dagg n. DAGG , n . “A cut of earth” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 157); “a section in the 
  247. Dalve v. † 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 
  248. Hack n.2 HACK , n . 2 A wild rocky stretch of moorland or moss (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  249. Sha interj.. 1970). [ʃɒ:] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 424: Sha , what is said to a dog, when 
  250. Sledge v., where mill is a misprint for Mell , n . 1 Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 349: His 
  251. Smoik v., n. Gallov. Encycl . 428). Ib. 28: We ay had rowth to eat and drink and smiok amang o' the best of 
  252. Stramyulloch n. ¶ STRAMYULLOCH , n . A battle, broil, shindy (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov . Encycl . 439 
  253. Arset adv. † ARSET , ARSET-BACK , adv . “Backwards” ( S.D.D .). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl.  191:  Wi' rattling doddles arset stump. Gall. 1887 Jam. 6 : ARSET, adv . Backwards 
  254. Birsle v.2 BIRSLE , v . 2 “To bristle” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 71). Sc. 1931 J 
  255. Cadgell v.1 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 106: Fate ne'er intends us twa auld hags, Twa Billy Newals , or Sawnie Rags 
  256. Cat v.4 to battle, by poisonous language” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 128). Kcb. 4 c .1900 
  257. Cauder n. some cowder on him. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 112: See how he e'es the white 
  258. Clippie n.2 † 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 
  259. Daught n. have left a ‘ daught' behind it” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 161).  
  260. Dodgill Reepan n. comb. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 174; Gall. 3 c .1867); the roots of which were used in a love potion. Sc 
  261. Dykie n. E.E.P . V. 747; Ayr. 9 , Dmf. 1950, Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 193, Kcb. 6 c .1916; Rxb 
  262. Jeegets n. pl. piece of machinery, such as a mill” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 282). Ib. : It [water 
  263. Lee n.4 bleaching (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 313). Also in Eng. dial. Comb. lee-ash , potash (Rxb. a 
  264. Lide v. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 83, 399: Down sank the gows amang the glaur, Or else the water lided. … O' a 
  265. Napple n.. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 115: Hinnie suckles, bluidy fingers, Napple roots, and 
  266. Pinkerton n. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 382). Also pinkie , id. ( Ib .). [Phs. a deriv. of Pink , n . 2 , sc. one 
  267. Runge v., search eagerly. Cf. Range , v ., 1 . [rundʒ] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 228 
  268. Spirran n. † SPIRRAN , n . An old woman, hag. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 96: How 
  269. Whumgees n. pl. tricks in truth-telling” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 474). Kcb. 4 c .1900 : He had a 
  270. Brallion n. shop” (Kcb. 4 c .1900); an unwieldy creature. [′brɑljən] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 191: Nae wadder fleet can ower them [dykes] jump, . . . Our [ower] down gae brallions 
  271. Bruff'd ppl. adj. † BRUFF'D , ppl.adj . “Thickly cloathed” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 96). Given as 
  272. Bunjell n. of straw; fern” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 102; 1887 Jam. 6 , bunjel ). 2 . A bundle 
  273. Climp v.2 climpie , n., “a person with a strange lameness” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 137). [Perhaps 
  274. Undercoatie n. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 228: My under-cotie's hie now.  
  275. Gorlin n. 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 
  276. Smuist v., n. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 429; Cld., Slk., Rxb. 1825 Jam.; Slg. 1921 T.S.D.C ., smooze ; Rxb. 1923 MacTaggart 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 
  277. Beggar-plaits n. pl. † BEGGAR-PLAITS , n.pl . Creased garments. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 60 
  278. Bowercock n. BOWERCOCK , n . (See quot.) Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 87: An huddled 
  279. Braiggle n. with a large lock” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 88, braiggle ). Jam. 6 gives also the 
  280. Chawl v.. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 133). Kcb. 9 1937 : Stop chauling in my lug 
  281. Hurdon n. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 278). Abd. 1875 G. Macdonald Malcolm xliii.: Am I to lea' the keyes 
  282. Tashellie adj.. ). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. Intro.: Like a “rouch curr tyke”, on his “ain twa 
  283. Tillie-lick n. † TILLIE-LICK , n . 1 . A taunt, sneer, gibe (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 449; Kcb 
  284. Dwamle n., v., adj. 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 
  285. Gamf v., n., adj. 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 
  286. Hushoch n., v. 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 
  287. Jib v., n.1 udder (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 
  288. Loom v.1, n.1 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 
  289. Peg prop. n., 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” girl (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 378); (3) Peg 
  290. Whult n., v.. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 191: If e're they try't back on their rump, They will recoil wi fall; 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 
  291. Bash n.2 BASH , n . 2 A term of contempt; a worthless person. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 299: A pity 'tis that we should be Sae troubled wi' the bash, And that we dare get nane but he 
  292. Breel v.2. 6 ). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 78: The de'il a ane did sae, fu' gladly they 
  293. Burthen n. † 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 
  294. Chirm n.2. ; Rxb. 1825 Jam. 2 ; 1923 Watson W.-B. , obs.); “small bastard fruit” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 134, chirms ). Gall. 1905 E.D.D. Suppl. : Wee chirms o' pitawtas. [Not in O.Sc. Phs 
  295. Cottril n.” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 143); “an elastic piece of thin split iron, used to fasten the 
  296. Crae v. † CRAE , v . [kre:] 1 . To crave (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 144). 2 . To 
  297. Cranes n. pl. † CRANES , n.pl . Stilts. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 144: Long poles 
  298. Glaums n. pl. Gallov. Encycl . 230). 2 . A shoemaker's clamp (Cai. 7 1954). Gall. 1877 “Saxon” Gall. Gossip 
  299. Jurr n.2, v. stones or gravel (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 288). II . v . To make a purling noise, as 
  300. Lease v.4 Gallov. Encycl. 360, 400: Nae claise there to lease there [in the next world] … [He] leas'd them in 
  301. Litch n., v. LITCH , n ., v . I . n . A stroke, smart blow. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 442: [She] neath the lug lent me a litch, Gude faith, the whap did dizzie me. II . v . To 
  302. Luscan n.] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 325: A luscan was lodged once in a farm-house in the 
  303. Nurg n., adj. person (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 366; Kcb. 1 1900), an annoying child (Ayr. 4 c .1927 
  304. Owerwale n., v. smallest and most worthless items (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 370; Kcb. 1900). II . v . As 
  305. Proitle v., jab. Cf . also prokel , s.v. Proke . Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 387: When we 
  306. Shalla adj., n. , somewhat shallow, of soil (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 425). See -Och , suff ., 2 ., and 
  307. Skilt n.2, v.2. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 419: Wine was dealt roun'; I skilted at it. [Orig 
  308. Skink n.4 ¶ SKINK , n . 4 “A bad piece of flesh” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 427). Deriv 
  309. Tetus n., adj. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 445, tetuz ). II . adj . Delicate, difficult to rear, e.g. of young turkeys 
  310. Barrier n. BARRIER , n . A thrasher. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 49: Every wheel he 
  311. Bluchan n.. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 76: Bluchans , little salt-water fish, about the size of Burn 
  312. Bound v.. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 243: Bunches of tales in prose and rhyme, which help to bound 
  313. Boytach n. little animal; bad at walking” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 88, boytoch ). [Med.Fr. botte 
  314. Bullirag n. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 100). Not known to our correspondents. Hence bulliraggle , “a quarrel in which 
  315. Chitterie n. coll., adj.” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 134). 2 . adj . Of fruit, etc.: small, backward. Kcb. 4 
  316. Clatch v.2” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 136, clotch ; Kcb. 9 1937). Dmf. 1925 W. A. Scott in 
  317. Faugh adj. (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 202) and deriv. faughish , palish (gray). Rxb. 1828 J 
  318. Gutterel adj., n. Jam., gutterel ). II . n . A young fat pig (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 249, guttrel 
  319. Jerkin n.2.). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 282: A poor woman, such as a widow, gets some tea and 
  320. Logg-water n. comb. LOGG-WATER , n. comb . Lukewarm water (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 319). [Orig 
  321. Moolie-pudding n. comb. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 349). [? Children's variant of mealy-pudding s.v. Mealie , adj ., 1 . (8 
  322. Orishon n. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 367), an odd-looking, useless, insignificant person (Ayr., Gall. 1964). Kcb 
  323. Orpie n. herbaceous plant, Sedum telephium (Sc. 1818 Sawers; Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 368; Rnf. 1837 
  324. Shilcorn n. caused by acne, a blackhead (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 424; wm.Sc. 1880 Jam.; Uls. 1904 
  325. Sprog v. of night. [sprog] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 71, 228, 435: Mony hied there a 
  326. Stowl n., v. sucker from the root of a plant (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 439). II . v . To throw up 
  327. Stunch n. 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 
  328. Whusher v., n. WHUSHER , v ., n . [′ʍʌʃər] I . v . To whisper. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 40: [He wad] saftly whusher in her lug That he wad never waver. Wgt. 1912 A.O.W.B 
  329. Drunt n.1, v.1. 4 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 
  330. Fodgel adj., n., v. FODGEL , adj ., n ., v . Also fudgel ; † fudjell (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl-humoured person (Sc. 1818 Sawers; Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 214; Slk. 1825 Jam.; ne.Sc. 1943 
  331. Glut n.1, v. c., 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 
  332. Pittie-pattie adv., n., v.. to indicate a rapid beating motion or palpitation (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 383); freq Gallov. Encycl . 385), of quick light footsteps or the like. Also attrib . Ayr. 1823 Galt R 
  333. Rauk v.2, n.1. Ppl.adj. raucked , scratched, grooved (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 404); vbl.n. raucking MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 405: A cat raucking on a bedden. II . n . A scratch, groove, rut (Sc 
  334. Scly v., n.. 1808 Jam., sklyre ; Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 422, scl(o)y ; Slk. 1825 Jam., skley MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 422; Dmf. 1894 Trans. Dmf. and Gall. Antiq. Soc . 155; Peb., Lnk., s.Sc. 1969 
  335. Appety n. naithin' mair dan open a body's appety. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 20: Appetie 
  336. Besnang v. † BESNANG , v . To crush, batter. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 176: And 
  337. Bitts n. pl. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 72: Will ye no tak the bitts out o' my mouth the day , is a common phrase by 
  338. Cadgell v.2 ride is said to have been cadgell'd ” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 106). Also intr . to 
  339. Cant n.2 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 113; Kcb. 10 1938). [ Cf . Ger. kante , Sw. and Dan. kant , edge, corner 
  340. Clanter n., v. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 135). 2 . v . To make a clattering noise. Dmf. 1938 D. M. Paulin in 
  341. Cleekie adj. 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 
  342. Cutty Glier n. comb. creation, and good at winking or glying ” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 156, -glies 
  343. Fimmer v.. Gall. 1823 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 78: When the pipes play'd up, how they fimmer'd alang 
  344. Jumm interj., n.. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 288: It is one of the wildest and most awful sounds in 
  345. Storg n., v. † STORG , n ., v . I . n . A large pin (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 439). II 
  346. Teedle v. Gallov. Encycl . 444); to sing in a low tone so that the words are scarcely audible (wm.Sc. 1972). Sc 
  347. Turrish interj. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 450, toorish ). Also transf . Wgt. 1878 “Saxon” Gall. Gossip 264 
  348. Ata adv. phr. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 22: Ata' — at all. e.Dmf. 2 1917 : The're no the same kin' o 
  349. Beggar's Bed n. generally made up in the barn” (Sc. 1887 Jam. 6 ; Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 60). Sc. 1776 
  350. Block The Ice phr., Jam. 6 (1887) for w. and s.Sc., Ayr. 4 1928, Kcb. 9 1935. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 76: Block the ice , a curling term, the same with “ big-on ,” to block up with guards the run 
  351. Cull n.1 † CULL , n . 1 “A lump of hard food” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 154). [kʌl 
  352. Flitcher n.2 Gallov. Encycl. 142: Two players play, each has three men , or flitchers ; now there are seven 
  353. Gourlins n. pl. Scotland” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 234). Also, with variant dim. endings, gourlock (Gall 
  354. Haiver n.2 Gallov. Encycl . 256, “a year old”); heburn , hebrun (Lth. 1825 Jam., “of three years old”). Cf 
  355. Howder v.2 † HOWDER , v . 2 To hide, conceal (Lth. 1808 Jam.; Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 276 
  356. Jummlie adj., n. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 288). [ Jummle + -Ie .]  
  357. Keel-row n. comb. KEEL-ROW , n.comb . 1 . A Gallovidian country-dance (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  358. Mitle v..). Also fig . Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 348: When siller is chynged it is said to 
  359. S n.2., 1969), from its shape. See also Ess , n . 3 . Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 416: S 
  360. Scoy adj., n., v. badly made or out of shape (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 422). Deriv. scoyloch , a shambling 
  361. Stilch n., v. Gallov. Encycl . 439; Kcb. 1971). Uls. 1804 J. Orr Poems (1936) 80: A bairn-time, thrifty 
  362. Travish v. trail (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 452). Kcb. 1814 W. Nicholson Tales 94: Wi 
  363. Wilshoch adj., n.' ony wilshuch thing owre his throat. II : n . A timid suitor (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 494, wullshoch ). [ Will , adj ., + -shoch , -Och , suff ., 2 .]  
  364. 'thout prep. lent. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 85: E'en thout her, auld Borgue I wad 
  365. Robin n. 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 
  366. Gaut n. . 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 
  367. Knoost n., v. greedy, ill-disposed, ignorant person (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 366, nuist ). Sc' o' brose, an' put a knoist o' butter in them. 2 . A blow, thump (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 366). II . v . To beat, drub ( Ib .); fig . to strike down, lay low. Dmf. 1805 Scots 
  368. Wampish v., n.. 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 
  369. Black Sole n.: Blacksole , Assistant at Courtship. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 74: Black Soles . An 
  370. Brad n.1 Gallov. Encycl . 89, s.v. brawd ). 2 . fig . An opprobrious epithet; frequently “applied to an old 
  371. Bumwhush n.. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 102: When anything has made a noise for some time, and 
  372. Cogglety-curry n. comb. COGGLETY-CURRY , n. comb . A see-saw. MacTaggart in his Gallov. Encycl . (1824) 140 gives the 
  373. Horneck n. . Ornock . Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 234: Gourlins — The black bulbous roots of an 
  374. Killick n. pickaxe (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 297); transf . a leading seaman in the Navy, from the 
  375. Lewer n. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 315; Rxb. 1825 Jam.; Kcd. 4 1900, lower ). Also in n.Eng. dial. [′leuər, ′lʌu 
  376. Minshoch n.. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 348: Barniewater said, he shot a witch once, wi' a crooked 
  377. Pod v.. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 333: Cauld poddering, and foddering The nought amang the biels 
  378. Poulie n. Gallov. Encycl . 363, powlie ; Rnf. 1837 Crawfurd MSS . XI. 323; Gall. 1903 E.D.D. ; m.Sc. 1966). Comb 
  379. Rawlie adj. RAWLIE , adj . Also rawly . 1 . Unripe (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 405); of a 
  380. Saving n.. Gen. in comb. savingtree (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 418). Sc. 1783 Session 
  381. Scun n. SCUN , n . Knowledge, wisdom, craft. [skʌn] Gall. a .1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  382. Shang n. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 425: A shang o' breed and cheese. Sc. 1934 Scotsman (25 Sept.) 10 
  383. Veem n. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 455: A person is said to be in a veem , when inspired-looking, when exalted 
  384. Prod n.1, v.1' oor hoose. 3 . A thorn, prickle (Kcb. 1966). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 58 prod in his fit. 4 . A prick, stab (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 387, proud ; s.Sc prod or thorn (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 387; Gall., Uls. 1966). Uls. 1880 
  385. Blart v., n. mortar” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 74). (2) (See quot.) Kcb. 4 c .1900 : Blart 
  386. Brag And Pairs n. phr. † BRAG AND PAIRS , n.phr . “A rustic game at cards” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 88 
  387. Catstane n. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 128); “more properly the hearth stone” (Curriehill). Cf . Cat-hud . 3 . Comb 
  388. Flitcher v., n.1' clappit wings. II . n . A light flake, as of snow (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 206 
  389. Flog n.3, v.2 (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 207).  
  390. Jotteral n. about to fall to pieces (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 287, jottrell ). 3 . In pl 
  391. Lum v.2, n.2 Gallov. Encycl. 325: The rain is just coming lumming down. II . n . In phr. a lum of a day , a 
  392. Mellgrave n. . one occurring as a break in a road. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 339: In roads 
  393. Plumrose n. PLUMROSE , n . Also plumrock (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 384). A primrose (Gall 
  394. Sleug n. ungainly person (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 428); a person of unpleasant character or manners 
  395. Strow n.2 Gallov. Encycl. x., 413: Italian ditties are but like the “Cheeps o' the Strowmouse.” . . . Some lang 
  396. Towal n. † TOWAL , n . A horse-leech. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 229: The horse 
  397. Farkage n., v. articles. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 265: Pack'd up in coffins ane, twa, three, A . n . A confused, untidy, ravelled heap or bundle, e.g . of rope (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 202), of clothes, etc. (Ork. 1929 Marw., Ork. 5 1950, fargis ); odds and ends, miscellaneous 
  398. Scythe n., v. 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 
  399. Ure n.2. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 119, 365, 455: Carpets o' queer ureie hues. . . . Then, like the.) 155: The mune be this was shinan clearly abune a' the ure. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 333: While glowering at the azure sky, And loomy ocean's ure. Ork. 1929 Marw. : An 
  400. Baeshin n., and wad she bring her a baishin. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 39: Baishen — A 
  401. Beust n.. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 64: Is there a Galloway farmer who does not know what a 
  402. Bluchtan n. blowing small objects through. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 76: Bluchtans , pieces of 
  403. Blushin n. 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 
  404. Cappin n.' ” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 115). [ Cappin = capping , vbl.n. from cap , to cover as 
  405. Crat adj., n. small insignificant person” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 145, crawtt ); “a short person 
  406. Dalldrums n. pl. fancies” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 158). Sc. 1898 L. B. Walford Leddy Marget xiii 
  407. Dishilago n. Plants 313; Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 173). Also dishalago(w) , -laga , dishlago 
  408. Fleeter n.1 FLEETER , n . 1 † 1 . A full glass of liquor, a bumper (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  409. Giean Carlins n. comb., pl. ¶ GIEAN CARLINS . n.comb ., pl . See quot. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 225 
  410. Gunpoother n. rats so soon as they heard of the gunpouther. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 245 
  411. Irr v.. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 281; Arg. c .1895 per wm.Sc. 1 ). Hence irr , irrnowt , int 
  412. Jaffle v. body and clothes” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 281; ‡Kcb. 1959). Kcb. 4 1900 : He's 
  413. Bawxter n. BAWXTER , n . (See quot.) Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 57: Bawxter . A 
  414. Buttermilk n. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 104: A bird of the falcon tribe; it is of a cream colour, of the size of the 
  415. Clanch n.1). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 135: Wull Hullyoch was as big a clanch As 'ere [ sic 
  416. Cubbart n. CUBBART , CUBBERT , n . Sc. forms of Eng. cupboard (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  417. Grawl n. GRAWL , n . Also graulse . 1 . A young salmon, a grilse (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 240, graulse ; Kcb. 10 1955, graulse ). Ayr. 1812 A. Boswell Poet. Wks. (1871) 100 
  418. Kilt v.3, n.3 Gallov. Encycl. 298: We say of such a one that is not properly up to his trade, that he has not the 
  419. Nael n. umbilical cord (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 356; w. and s.Sc. 1887 Jam.). [nəi(v)l] Sc 
  420. Sloat v., n.”. Also with ower . Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 27, 69: Nane o' that vile spoutroch 
  421. Wheerip v. Gallov. Encycl. 109, 479: To whripe for the dead is a sin unbecomin. . . . One always railing against 
  422. Whillilu n. (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 474, whullilow ; Rxb. c .1930). Also in Ir. and Wm. dial 
  423. Yickie-yawkie n.. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 500, Dmf. 1825 Jam.; Kcb. 1900). Cf. langstick s.v. Lang , adj 
  424. Buckie n.2 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 
  425. Crummie n.1, 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 
  426. Gib n.2 Gallov. Encycl . 225, gibb- ; m.Dmf. 3 c .1920). A tom-cat, esp. one that has been castrated (Sc. 1808 Gallov. Encycl. 176: For him a shepherd's collie durst na bark, Nor a loving gibb-cat gie a mew 
  427. Scabbert n., adj. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 421, scalbert ), “a strong-made person of somewhat stubborn, disagreeable MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 246: Sae scalbert bodies limping spruce, And scurrs belike the gallows 
  428. Ahame adv. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 30: Whar do ye live whan ahame? Kcb. 1789 D. Davidson Seasons 
  429. Aploch n. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 20: Aplochs — Remnants of any thing. Some few years ago a field of corn 
  430. Barr n. BARR , n .  [bɒ:r] 1 . (See quot.) Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 49 
  431. Beard v. . (See quot.) Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 57: Beardin the Lasses . The art men have 
  432. Brachton n. Gallov. Encycl . 89, brawchton ). 2 . “Also applied to a man” (Gall. 1794–1868 Curriehill); “a big 
  433. Bubby n. pl . (Ayr. 4 1928, bubs ; Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl ., bubies ; Kcb. 1 1929, bubbies 
  434. Callan n.2. 1804 R. Couper Poems II., Gloss .; 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 108). Sc. 1817 
  435. Chittle v.1 CHITTLE , v . 1 “To shell oats as birds do” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 134 
  436. Curbawdy n. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 154, currbawty ). 2 . “Active courtship” (Dmf. 1825 Jam. 2 , curbawdy ; 1894 
  437. Davie-drap n. comb. campestris (B. and H. 144). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 161: Children amuse themselves 
  438. Dochle v., n.. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 180, douhall ). Abd. 1900 E.D.D. : A dull scholar would be 
  439. Eruction n. , Rxb. 4 1950). Also † erruction . Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 82: This minute was 
  440. Finnie adj.. dial. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 230: A wat May and a winnie, Bring a fu' stack 
  441. Forgettle adj.-minded (Sc. 1818 Sawers; Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 209: ‡Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B. ; Mry 
  442. Hallop v., n. ¶n.phr. aid the hallop , help for the emergency. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 499 
  443. Icker n. ‡ ICKER , n . An ear of corn (Sc. 1808 Jam., Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 278). Cf 
  444. Ingleberry n.. 1958). Also inberry (Bnff. 2 , Abd. 2 1946). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 279 
  445. Kibbling n..) 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 
  446. Lag n.2 goose (Dmf. 1910 H. Gladstone Birds Dmf . 239, laggie ). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  447. Marl n.1 . Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 267: Marle-throwing Wull, Leash Sam the Blade, Wi' Jeamy 
  448. Mumple v. † 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 
  449. Nuif adj., cosy, sheltered (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 366), fig . comfortably off as regards money 
  450. Piskie adj., withered, shrivelled, stunted (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 383; Ayr. 1825 Jam.; Dmf. 1894 
  451. Rigadown-daisy n. comb. in the open air. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 409: At weddings anciently the 
  452. Runnet n. whey come above the curd. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 106: To cadgell keel and 
  453. Sheeg v., joggle, be or make unsteady or rickety. [ʃig(l)] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 353 
  454. Splae adj.. variants of Eng. splay(-foot(ed) ) (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 435; s.Sc. 1837 Wilson's 
  455. Sprushle v., n. . v . To scuffle, make a scurrying motion or sound, to struggle (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  456. Squir v. or toss aside; to make (a flat stone) skim over water (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 435 
  457. Whimper n., v. WHIMPER , n ., v . Also whumper (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 474). Sc. form and 
  458. Grizzie ); also used for Grace (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 230; Kcb. 1901 R. Trotter Gall. Gossip 
  459. Florie n., adj., v., 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 
  460. Gow n.1, v.1. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 223: What a difference there is between this bard, and the one gowishness , fantastical behaviour. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 224: His madness is 
  461. Ramp adj. (Dmf. 1825 Jam.; Uls. 1880 Patterson Gl ., Uls. 2 1929). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl RAMP , 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 
  462. Athraw adv. braw, An' sometimes lowse an' sair athraw. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 244 
  463. Back Creel n. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 37: Backcreels — Baskets made of willows, formed to fit the human back 
  464. Barr's Cat n. i' the wauw, like Barr's cat, that ale o' yours. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 49 
  465. Black-winter n.). Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 74: Black wunter . The name for the last of the crop 
  466. Byke v.2 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 
  467. E'enshanks n. Fowerhoors , id . [′inʃɑŋks] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 232: Your minnie burdies ye 
  468. Girran n. guran (Sc. 1808 Jam.), girron (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 449, Kcb. 4 1900), guiran 
  469. Hallach n. listening to others speaking in a language unknown to one. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl 
  470. Hazelly adj. (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 227), haslie (Mry. 1806 R. Jamieson Pop. Ballads I. 197 
  471. Morroch v., n. under trying conditions. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 350, 420: When any thing is 
  472. Pasper n.. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 84, 373: Muncraig's gurly shore, Whar pasper grows 
  473. Profite adj., proficiency (Bnff. 1966). Cf . Perfit . [pro′fəit] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 192: O 
  474. Ramskeerie adj., n., as of a ram (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 427). Sc. 1991 Roderick Watson in Tom 
  475. Ripple n.3 Gallov. Encycl. 410: Ripplegirse — A broad-leaved herb, which labourers put on cuts. [Appar. from 
  476. Spang-new adj. (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov . Encycl . 433, -fire- ; Rxb. 1825 Jam., spanker- , 1923 Watson W.-B 
  477. Stun n., v. fellow. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 441: A stunner o' a gowk — a mighty fool 
  478. Taper v. building, high and thin (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 445).  
  479. Whauky n. MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 472). [′ʍǫke] Sc. 1787 W. Taylor Poems 3: Withoutten whawkie or a 
  480. Swall v., n.] Sc. 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 
  481. Hum v.1, n.1 Gallov. Encycl . 277, hummel ; Lnk. 1825 Jam.; Uls. 1880 Patterson Gl .; Cai. 1902 E.D.D. ; Sh. 1914 chewed and given to a child (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 278; Uls. 1880 Patterson Gl .; Ork 
  482. Kauch n. 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 
  483. Quaw n.. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 390; Ayr. 1928; Uls. 1953 Traynor). See also Quak . Per. 1762 Errol, called the Quaa. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 287: Some think they sank in 
  484. Roundel n.., 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 
  485. Spartle v., n.. 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 
  486. Striffin n. of an egg (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 440; Uls. 1953 Traynor); a membrane growing over envelope or covering of the quadruped in utero. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 397, 412 
  487. Under prep., adv., adj. the Howdy under Night. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 450: No manner of relief. 2 . (1) Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 454: A little trick projected in secret 
  488. Anee interj. , Ochanee . [ə′ni:] Gall. 1824 “Auld Millha” in MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 27: Sad wark 
  489. Austern adj. appearance; having an austere look. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 34: Austran Carle — An 
  490. Bae v., n. grief I heard their mournfu' bae. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 38: Bae . The 
  491. Blumf n.] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 76: Blumf . A stupid loggerhead of a fellow, who will 
  492. Brawn n. W.-B. ); “an old boar” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 89, braun ). Also known to Kcb. 9 
  493. Gallovidian adj., n. Gallov. Encycl. 53: A dialect of which he was a complete master, the Gallovidian. Ib. 66 
  494. Gilly-gawpy n. † GILLY-GAWPY , n . Also -gawpie , -gaupie ; -gawpock (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 229). A gaping fool, a simpleton. Sc. 1728 Ramsay Poems (S.T.S.) II. 149: Think ye 
  495. Ill-jaw n., v.. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 279; Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff . 88; Sh., n.Sc., Kcb. 1958), an 
  496. Innirich n.. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 279, imrie ). Ib. 135: He smell'd the imry like an otter 
  497. Knoud n.] Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 366: Nouds — little fish, about the size of herrings 
  498. Munt n.2 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 175: By the border , it is meadow rocket ; in the west, and greater part of 
  499. Runch v.1, n.2 Francisque-Michel 395); a noisy bite. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 415: Runse — The 
  500. Skule n.1 Chron. Sc. Poetry Gl.; Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl . 422, Cai. 1907 County Cai . (Horne) 84 

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