Chapter VI: Part 6

GLEEK, _v. a._ to gibe.

GLEG, _adj._ quick of perception.

_To_ GLEG, GLYE, GLEE, _v. n._ to squint.

GLEN, _s._ a hollow betwixt two hills.

_To_ GLENT, GLINT, _part. pa._ to glance.

GLEYD, _adj._ squint-eyed.

GLIB-GABBIT, _adj._ glib-tongued.

GLIFF, _s._ a sudden fright or alarm.

GLIMMER, _v. n._ to wink; to blink; to twinkle.

GLISK, _s._ a transient view.

GLOAMIN, _s._ twilight.

GLOCK, _s._ a gulp.

_To_ GLOUM, GLOOM, _v. n._ to frown.

_To_ GLOUR, GLOWR, _v. n._ to stare.

GLOUR, _s._ a broad stare.

GLU, _s._ a glove.

_To_ GLUDDER, _v. n._ to work in a dirty manner.

_To_ GLUNSH, _v. n._ to pout.

GOLACH, _s._ a beetle of any kind.

GOLDSPINK, GOUDSPINK, _s._ the goldfinch.

GOLK, GOWK, _s._ the cuckoo; a stupid fellow.

GOMRELL, _s._ a stupid fellow; a numskull.

GOOL, GULE, _adj._ yellow.

GORB, GORBET, GORBIE, _s._ a young bird.

GORMAND, _s._ a glutton.

GOUF, _s._ a stroke; a blow.

GOUD, GOULD, _s._ gold.

GOUPIN, GOWPIN, _s._ the hollow of the hand.

GOWAN, _s._ the wild mountain daisy. _Ewe-gowan_, the common wild daisy.

GOWANY, _adj._ abounding with daisies.

GOWK, _s._ the cuckoo.

GOWK'S-ERRAND, _s._ a fool's errand.

GOWL, _s._ a hollow between two hills.

_To_ GOWL, _v. n._ to howl; to yell.

GOWP, _s._ a mouthful.

_To_ GOWP, _v. a._ to gulp.

GRAIP, _s._ a dung-fork.

_To_ GREEN, GREIN, _v. n._ to long for anything.

_To_ GREIT, GREET, _v. n._ to weep.

GREETING, _s._ weeping.

GRIEVE, _s._ an overseer.

GRILSE, _s._ a salmon not full grown.

GRIPPY, _adj._ disposed to defraud; to be quick at taking advantage.

GRIST, _s._ fee paid to a mill for grinding any kind of grain.

GROATS, _s._ oats with the husks taken off.

GROSET, GROSART, _s._ a gooseberry.

_To_ GROUE, GROWE, _v. n._ to shiver.

GROUSAM, GRUESOME, _adj._ frightful, uncomely.

GRUMPHIE, _s._ a vulgar name for a sow. People are said to be _Grumphie_ when in a bad humour.

GRUTTEN, _part. pa._ of cried.

GRYCE, _s._ a pig.

GUD, GUDE, GUEED, _adj._ good. Frequently used for the name of God, as _Gude forgie me_, God forgive me.

GUD-BRODER, GUD-BROTHER, _s._ brother-in-law.

GUD-DOCHTER, _s._ daughter-in-law.

GUD-SISTER, _s._ sister-in-law.

GUD-SYR, GUDSHER, _s._ a grandfather.

GUD-WIFE, _s._ 1. a wife; 2. a landlady.

GUDGIE, _adj._ short and stout.

GUFF, _s._ a vapour; a smell.

GUIDMAN, GUDEMAN, _s._ a proprietor of land; a farmer; a husband.

_To_ GULLER, _v. n._ to guggle.

GULLY, _s._ a large knife.

GUMPTION, _s._ understanding.

GUSEHORN, GUISSERN, _s._ the gizzard.

GUSTY, _adj._ savoury.

GUTSY, _adj._ gluttonous.

_To_ GUTTER, _v. n._ to do anything in a dirty manner.

GUTTERS, _s. pl._ mire; mud; dirt.

GUTTY, _adj._ gross; thick--applied both to persons and things.

GYISARD, GYSART, _s._ children who go from door to door singing during the Christmas time. Masks are frequently used on such occasions.

GYM, _adj._ neat and spruce.

_To_ GYS, _v. a._ to disguise.

GYTE, _adj._ foolish. _To gang gyte_, to act extravagantly or foolishly.

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HA', _s._ a hall.

HAAFLANG, HAFLIN, _adj._ half-grown.

HAAR, _s._ a fog; a chill easterly wind.

_To_ HABBER, _v. n._ to stutter.

HA-BIBLE, _s._ a large family Bible.

HABBLE, _s._ a scrape; a perplexity.

HACK, _s._ a chop in the hands or feet.

_To_ HAE, _v._ to have.

HAE, _v. n._ to offer anything.

HAEIN, _s._ having.

HAENA, have not.

HALF-MERK-MARRIAGE, a clandestine marriage. From the price paid, viz. a merk.

HAFFIT, _s._ the side of the head.

_To_ HAG, _v. a._ to hew wood.

HAGABAG, _s._ coarse table-linen.

HAGBUT, _s._ a kind of firearms used soon after the discovery of gunpowder.

HAGGIES, HAGGIS, _s._ a pudding made of a lamb's maw, lungs, heart, and liver, mixed with suet, onions, salt, pepper, and oatmeal, and boiled in the stomach of a sheep.

HAILSOME, _adj._ wholesome; healthful.

_To_ HAIN, HANE, _v. a._ to spare; to save.

HAIR-MOULD, _s._ the mould which appears on bread. _Hair-ryme_, hoar-frost.

HAIRST, _s._ harvest.

HAIRUMSKARUM, _adj._ harebrained.

_To_ HALD, _v. a._ to hold; to cease.

HALE, HAILL, _adj._ whole; unbroken.

HALF-MARROW, _s._ a husband or wife.

HALLACH'D, HALLAKET, _adj._ crazy, boisterous; extremely frolicsome.

HALLANSHAKER, _s._ a sturdy beggar; a person of shabby appearance.

HALLAN, HALLON, HALLOND, HALLIN, _s._ a mud wall in cottages, extending from the front backwards, to shelter the interior of the house from the draft of the door when open.

HALLOWE'EN, _s._ the evening before Allhallows.

HALLOKIT, _adj._ giddy; harebrained.

HALLOCK, _s._ a thoughtless, giddy girl.

HALS, HAWSE, _s._ the neck.

HALY, _adj._ holy.

HAME, HAIM, _s._ home.

HAMELY, _adj._ familiar; friendly.

HANDSEL, _s._ the first money received for goods; a gift on the first Monday after New Year's Day.

HANDSEL-MONDAY, _s._ the first Monday of the new year.

HANK, _s._ a coil.

HANTLE, _s._ a considerable number.

_To_ HAP, _v. a._ to cover; to conceal.

HAP-STEP-AN'-LOUP, _v. a._ to hop, step, and leap.

HARIGALDS, _s._ the pluck of an animal.

HARN, _s._ coarse linen cloth made from the tow-hards.

HARNES, _s._ brains.

HASH, _s._ a sloven.

HASSOCK, HASSICK, _s._ a besom; a large round turf used as a seat. HATE, HAIT, HAID, _s._ a whit; an atom; the smallest bit of anything. _Fient a haid hae I i' the house,_ I have not a particle of anything in the house.

HATHER, HEATHER, _s._ heath.

HAUGH, HAWCH, HAUCH, _s._ low-lying flat ground.

_To_ HAUP, _v. n._ to turn to the right, applied to horses in the yoke. _He will neither haup nor wind,_ he will neither turn to the right nor left; a stubborn man.

_To_ HAVERS, _v. n._ to talk foolishly.

HAVERS, _s._. foolish, incoherent talk, or idle talk.

HAVERIL, _s._ one who habitually talks idly.

_To_ HAWGH, _v. n._ to force up phlegm; to hawk.

HAWKIT, _adj._ having a white face--applied to cattle.

HAWKEY, _s._ a cow with a white face.

HAWSE, _s._ the throat.

HEARTSOME, _adj._ merry; light-hearted.

HEARTY, _adj._ cheerful; liberal.

HEATHER-BELLS, _s._ heath-bells.

HECH, _s._ an exclamation.

HECK, _s._ a rack for cattle.

_To_ HECKLE, _v. a._ to dress flax; to examine with severity.

HEGH-HEY, HEIGH-HOW, an interjection expressive of languor or fatigue.

HEIL, HEYLE, _s._ health; in health.

HEIS, HEESE, _v. a._ to lift up.

HEMPY, _s._ a rogue.

HENDER, _adj._ past; bygone. _Henderend,_ the back end.

HEREAWAY, _adv._ in this quarter.

HERISON, _s._ a hedgehog.

HERRIE, _v. a._ to rob; to pillage.

HERRIE-WATER, _s._ a net made with meshes of a small size, such as used by poachers.

HESP, _s._ a clasp; a book.

HET, _adj._ hot.

HETFUL, _adj._ hot; fiery.

HET-PINT, _s._ a hot beverage carried by persons to the house of their friends early in the morning of New Year's Day, composed of ale, whisky, and eggs.

HEUCH, HEUGH, _s._ a crag; a rugged steep.

HEUCK-BANE, _s._ the hackle-bone.

HIDDIL, HIDLINS, _adv._ secretly.

HILLIEGELEERIE, _adv._ topsy-turvy.

HILT AND HAIR, _adj._ the whole of anything.

HILTER-SKILTER, _adv._ in rapid succession.

HIMSEL, _part. pa._ of himself.

_To_ HIRD, _v. a._ to tend cattle or sheep.

HIRD, _s._ a shepherd; one who tends cattle.

_To_ HIRE, _v. a._ to let; to engage.

_To_ HIRPLE, _v. a._ to walk in a lame or waddling manner.

HIRSELL, HIRSLE, _v. n._ to move forward resting on the hams.

HISSIE, HIZZIE, _s._ a housewife.

HISSIESKIP, HUSSYFSKAP, _s._ the business of housewifery.

HIT, _pron_. It.

HITCH, _s._ a quick motion by a jerk.

HOAM'D, HUMPH'D, _part. adj_. fusty tasted.

HOBBLE, _s._ a scrape, or state of perplexity.

HOBBLEDEHOY, _s._ a stripling.

HOCUS, _s._ a stupid dull fellow.

HODDEN-GREY, _adj._ cloth made of wool in its natural condition, and worn by the peasantry.

HODDIE, HOODIE, _s._ a carrion crow; also applied to the black-headed or royster crow.

HOESHINS, _s._ stockings without feet.

HOG, _s._ a sheep before it has been shorn of its first fleece.

HOGGERS, _s._ coarse stockings without feet, generally worn over the shoes.

HOGMANAY, HOGMENAY, _s._ the last day of the year.

HOGRY-MOGRY, HUGGERY-MUGGERY _adj._ slovenly.

HOIF, HOUFF, _s._ a haunt; a place of concealment; burying-ground.

_To_ HOIST, HOST, HOAST, _v. a._ to cough.

_To_ HOLK, HOUK, HOWK, _v. a._ to dig.

HOLL, HOWE, _s._ a hollow or deep place; concave.

HOLM, HOWN, _s._ the low level ground on the bank of a river.

HOOLIE, _adj._ slowly; moderately.

HOP, HAP, _s._ a dance.

HORSE-COUPER, _s._ a horse-dealer.

HOSTELER, _s._ an innkeeper.

HOSTILAR, HOSTILLARIE, _s._ an inn.

_To_ HOTCH, _v. n._ to move the body by sudden jerks.

HOTCH-POTCH, _s._ broth made of lamb cut into small pieces, accompanied with greens, carrots, turnips, green-peas.

HOW, a hollow.

HOWDY, _s._ a midwife.

HOWSOMEVER, _adv._ howsoever.

HOUP, _s._ hope.

HOWTOWDY, _s._ a hen that has never laid eggs.

HUBBILSCHOW, _s._ a tumult; a hubbub.

HUDGE-MUDGE, _adv._ clandestinely.

HULLION, _s._ a sloven.

HUMMEL-BEE, _s._ a drone bee.

_To_ HUNKER, _v. n._ to squat down upon one's hams.

HURCHEON, _s._ a hedgehog.

HURDIES, _s._ the buttocks.

_To_ HURDLE, _v. n._ to crouch.

_To_ HURKLE, _v. n._ to draw the body together.

HURRY-SCURRY, _s._ an uproar.

HY, _s._ haste.

HYNDER, _s._ hindrance.

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IDLESEST, _s._ the state of being idle.

IER-OE, _s._ a great-grandchild.

ILK, ILKA, ILKE, _adj._ each; every.

ILKA-DAY, _s._ a week-day.

ILL-AFF, _adj._ badly off.

ILL-DEEDY, _adj._ mischievous.

ILL-FARD, _adj._ ill-looking.

ILL-SAR'D, _adj._ ill-served; badly used.

ILL-WILLIE, ILL-WILLIT, _adj._ ill-natured.

IMMICK, _s._ an ant.

_To_ IMPLEMENT, _v. a._ to fulfil.

IN-BY, _adv._ the inner part of the house.

INCH, _s._ an island; a level plain.

INGAN, INGIN, _s._ onion.

INGLE, INGIL, _s._ fire.

INGLE-NOOK, _s._ the corner of the fireside.

INLYING, _s._ childbearing.

INTILL, _pret_. into; denoting entrance.

IRNE, AIRN, _s._ iron.

ISK! ISKIE! _interj_. a word used in calling a dog.

ITHER, _pron_. other.

IZIE, IZBEL, _s._ Isabella.

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_To_ JAG, _v. a._ to job.

JANET, _s._ Jess.

JANTY, _adj._ cheerful.

JAP, JAWP, _s._ a spot of mud.

JAPIT, _adj._ bespattered with mud.

JAW, JAWE, _s._ a wave; coarse raillery.

JEDDART, _s._ Jedburgh, a town of Roxburghshire.

JEDDART-JUSTICE, _s._ a legal trial after punishment has been inflicted on the accused.

_To_ JEE, _v. n._ to move to one side.

_To_ JELOUSE, _v. n._ to suspect.

JENNY, _s._ Jess.

JIFFIE, _s._ a moment.

JILLET, _s._ a giddy girl.

JIMP, _s._ neat, slender.

JINK, _v. n._ the act of one eluding another.

JO, JOE, _s._ a sweetheart.

JOCK, JOCKIE, _s._ John.

JOCKTELEG, _s._ a clasp knife; a folding knife.

_To_ JOGILL, _v. n._ to jog; to move from side to side.

JOG-TROT, _s._. to trot at a slow rate on horseback; anything done in a slow manner.

_To_ JOUK, _v. n._ to bend down the body with a quick motion so as either to elude the sight or a blow.

JOUKRY-PAWKRY, _s._ trickery; juggling.

JUGGS, JOUGS, JUGGES, _s. pl._ a kind of pillory, used on the Borders, whereby criminals were fastened to a post on the wall, with their necks enveloped in an iron collar.

JUPE, _s._ a kind of short mantle for a female.

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KAIL, KALE, _s._ common colewort.

KAIL-BROSE, _s._ raw meal placed in a basin with boiling broth poured over it, and then stirred all together.

KAIL-RUNT, _s._ stem of colewort.

KAIM, _s._ a comb.

KAR-HANDED, _adj._ left-handed.

KAY, KA, KAE, _s._ a jack-daw.

KAYME, KAME, _s._ honeycomb.

KEBBUCK, CABBACK, _s._ a cheese.

KEGIE, _adj._ cheerful.

KEEK, KEIK, _v. n._ to look with a prying eye.

KEEK-BO, _s._ bo-peep.

KEEKING-GLASS, _s._ a mirror.

KEELIVINE, _s._ a blacklead pencil.

_To_ KEKKIL, KEKIL, _v. n._ to cackle; to laugh aloud.

KELL, KULL, _s._ a dress for a woman's head. _A caul_, the hinder-part of a woman's cap.

KELPIE, WATER-KELPIE, _s._ the spirit of the waters, who, as is vulgarly believed, gives warning of those who are to be drowned within the precincts of his beat. This is indicated by preternatural noises and lights. He is supposed to appear in the form of a horse. Many wonderful exploits are attributed to the kelpie.

KELT, _s._ a salmon that has just spawned; a foul fish that has not been in salt water.

KEMP, _s._ a champion.

KEMPIN, _s._ the act of striving on the harvest field.

_To_ KEN, _v. n._ to know.

KENNED, _part. pa._ of to know.

KENSPECKLE, _adj._ having so remarkable an appearance as to be easily known.

KEP, KEPP, _v. a._ to intercept.

KICK, _s._ a novelty. _Kickshaw_, a new piece of finery.

KILL, _s._ a kiln.

KILT, _s._ a short petticoat extending from the belly to the knee, used by the Highlanders of Scotland instead of breeches.

_To_ KILT, _v. a._ to tuck up.

KIMMER, _s._ a young woman.

KIN, _s._ kindred.

KINK, _s._ a violent fit of coughing, with suspension of breathing.

KINKHOST, KINGCOUGH, _s._ the hooping-cough.

KINSCH, _s._ a loop made on a string or rope.

KIPPER, _s._ a salmon split open, salted, and dried.

KIRK, _s._ church; a body of Presbyterian Christians.

_To_ KIRK, _v. a._ to carry to church as a bride after being married.

KIRN, _s._ a churn.

_To_ KIRN, _v. a._ to make a confused mass of anything.

KIRN-MILK, _s._ butter-milk.

KIST, KYST, _s._ a chest; a coffin.

KISTING, _s._ the act of placing a corpse in a coffin.

KIT, _s._ the whole of a person's property.

KITCHEN, KITCHING, _s._ anything taken to bread, as meat, cheese, or butter.

KITH, _s._ acquaintances, friends.

KITLING, _s._ a kitten.

KITTIE, KITTOCK, _s._ an immodest female.

_To_ KITTLE, _v. a._ to litter; to tickle; to puzzle; to perplex.

KITTLIE, _adj._ itchy.

KITTY-WREN, _s._ the common wren.

KNACKETY, _adj._ self-conceited; small; trifling.

KNACKY, _adj._ quick at a reply or repartee.

KNAPPISH, _adj._ snappish; tart.

KNOCK, _s._ a clock.

KNOIT, NOYT, _s._ a sharp blow.

KNOW, KNOWE, NOW, _s._ a little hill; a hillock.

KNYFE, _s._ a hanger; a dagger; a cutlass.

KOBIL, _s._ a small boat.

KOWSCHOT, CUSHAT, _s._ the ringdove.

_To_ KRUYN, _v. n._ to murmur.

KY, KYE, _s. pl._ cows.

KYLE, _s._ a strait of the sea; a sound.

KYNRIK, _s._ a kingdom.

KYTE, _s._ the belly.

KYTIE, _s._ fat; big-bellied.

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LAB, _s._ a stroke; a blow; a lump.

_To_ LABOUR, _v. a._ to plough.

LACHTER, _s._ the whole eggs laid successively by a hen.

_To_ LACK, _v. a._ to slight.

LAD, _s._ a sweetheart

LADDIE, _s._ a boy, or young man.

LADE, LAID, _s._ a load.

LADE, LEAD, _s._ a mill course.

LAFE, LAVE, _s._ the rest.

LAIF, LAEF, _s._ a loaf.

LAIGH, LAYCHE, _adj._ low; flat.

LAIRD, LARDE, _s._ a person of superior rank; a landholder, under the degree of a knight or squire.

LAIRDSHIP, _s._ a landed estate.

LAITH, _adj._ reluctant; unwilling.

LAITHFOW, _adj._ bashful.

_To_ LAMB, to yean.

LAMMER, LAMBER, _s._ amber. _Lammer beads and red thread_, when together, were supposed to be a charm with power to repel witchery in former times.

LAMPER, _s._ a tall woman.

LAMPET, LEMPET, _s._ the limpet, a testaceous shellfish which adheres to rocks.

LAND, _s._ a house consisting of several stories, generally including separate dwellings.

LAND O' THE LEAL, state of the blessed; heaven.

LAND-LOUPER, _s._ a person who shifts frequently from one place of the country to another.

LANE, _adj._ alone; lone.

LANELY, _adj._ lonely.

LANESOME, _adj._ lonesome.

_To_ LANG, _v. n._ to long; to weary; to think long.

LANG-NEBIT, _adj._ long-nosed or long-billed.

LANG-RIN, _adv._ at length.

LANGSUM, _adj._ slow; tedious.

LANGSYNE, _adv._ long ago.

LANG-TONGUED, _adj._ babbling; given to tell secrets.

LAP, _pret._ leaped.

LAPPORED, _part. pa._ coagulated.

LARE, LERE, _s._ learning.

_To_ LARE, LERE, _v. a._ to teach; to learn.

LARICK, LAVROCK, _s._ a lark.

LASS, _s._ a sweetheart; a young woman.

_To_ LAT, _v. a._ to permit; to suffer; _to lat-be_, to let alone.

LAWIN, LAWING, _s._ a tavern bill; money subscribed or paid for drink.

LAW, _s._ a conical hill.

LEA, _s._ pasture land not ploughed.

LEA-LANG, _adj._ livelong; tedious; long in passing.

_To_ LEATHER, _v. a._ to lash; to flog.

LEDDIE, LEDDY, _s._ lady.

LEE, _adj._ lonely; fallow land.

LEE, _s._ a lie.

LEESOME, _adj._ pleasant.

LEEZE-ME, LEESE-ME, dear is to me--expressive of strong affection or love.

_To_ LEG, _v. n._ to run.

LEG-BAIL, _s._ to run off.

LEGLIN, LAIGLIN, _s._ a milk-pail.

LEID, LEDE, LUID, _s._ a song; a lay.

LEIF, _adj._ willing.

LEIL, LEELE, LELE, _adj._ lawful; right.

LEISCH, _s._ a lash; a thong.

LEISTER, LISTER, _s._ a pronged instrument for striking fish, generally used by poachers.

_To_ LEN, _v. a._ to lend.

_To_ LET-BE, _v. n._ to let alone.

LEUCH, LEUGH, _pret_. laughed.

_To_ LEUE, LUVE, _v. n._ to court; to make love.

LEVIN, s. lightning.

LEW-WARME, _adj._ tepid.

LIART, LYART, _adj._ having grey hairs intermixed.

LICHTER, LICHTARE, _part. pa._ delivered of a child.

LICHTS, _s. pl._ the lungs.

_To_ LICK, _v. a._ to strike; to beat.

LIFT, LYFT, _s._ the atmosphere; the sky.

LIGLAD, _s._ a confused noise of tongues; a deal of idle or noisy talk.

LIKAND, _part_ pleasing.

LIKE-WAKE, _s._ the watching of a dead body.

LILT, _s._ a cheerful air.

_To_ LILT, _v. n._ to sing cheerfully and merrily; lively music.

LILT-PYPE, _s._ a musical instrument, the upper part of which was in the form of a flageolet, terminating below in a kind of trumpet-shaped mouth.

LIMMAR, LIMMER, _s._ a scoundrel; a woman of loose manners.

LIN, LYN, _s._ a cataract; a waterfall,

_To_ LINK, _v. a._ to trot or walk smartly.

LINKS, _s. pl_ sandy barren ground.

LINTIE, _s._ the grey linnet.

_To_ LIPPEN, _v. n._ to expect; to place confidence in.

LIPPIE, _s._ the fourth part of a peck.

LISK, LEESK, _s._ the groin.

LISTER, _s._ a fishing spear.

_To_ LITHE, _v. a._ to thicken; to render mellow; to soften.

LITTLEANE, _s._ a child.

LOAN, LONE, LOANING, _s._ an opening between fields of corn; lane; a narrow enclosed way.

LOCH, LOUCH, _s._ a lake.

LOCK, LOAKE, _s._ a small quantity.

LOGIE, KILLOGIE, _s._ a vacuity in a kiln for producing a draft of air.

LOME, LOOM, (pronounced _Lume_,) _s._ a utensil of any kind.

LOOT, LOUT, LOWT, _v. a._ to bow down the body; to make obeisance.

LOSH! _n. a_. an exclamation of wonder.

_To_ LOUE, LOWE, LUVE, _v. a._ to love.

LOUN, LOWN, LOON, _s._ a tricky, worthless person; a boy.

LOUN'S-PIECE, _s._ the first slice of a loaf of bread.

LOUN, LOWNE, _adj._ sheltered; calm.

_To_ LOUNDER, _v. a._ to beat severely.

LOUNDIT, _part. pa._ beaten.

_To_ LOUP, _v. n._ to leap; to spring.

LOUPIN-AGUE, _s._ St. Vitus' dance.

LOUPIN-ON-STANE, _s._ a large stone, or flight of steps, for assisting a person to leap on a horse easily.

LOW, _s._ a flame.

LOZEN, _s._ a pane of glass.

LUCKEN, _part. pa._ shut up; contracted.

LUCKIE, LUCKY, _s._ an elderly woman; a grandmother; the mistress of an alehouse.

LUCK-PENNY, _s._ a sum given to a person who makes a bargain.

LUESOME, _adj._ lovely; worthy of being loved; attractive in manner or appearance.

LUFE, LUIF, LUFFE, LOOF, _s._ the palm of the hand.

LUG, _s._ the ear.

LUGGIE, _s._ a small wooden dish for holding meat or drink, made of staves in the manner of a tub, with one of them prolonged considerably above the others.

LUM, LUMB, _s._ a chimney.

LUM-HEAD, _s._ the chimney-top.

LUNCH, _s._ a large piece of anything, particularly applied to something eatable.

LURE, _s._ the udder of a cow.

LUSTY, _adj._ beautiful; pleasant; of agreeable manners.

LYART-HAFFETS, _s._ grey hairs on the cheeks.

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MA, MAY, MAE, _adj._ more in number.

MAAD, MAWD, _s._ a shepherd's plaid.

MADGE, _s._ Magdalene.

_To_ MAE, _v. n._ to bleat.

MAGGS, _s._ a perquisite.

MAHOUN, _s._ Mahomet; the devil.

MAIDEN, _s._ an instrument formerly used for beheading state prisoners, similar in its construction to the French guillotine.

MAIK, _s._ a cant word for a halfpenny.

MAIL, _s._ tribute. _Black Mail_, a tax paid to freebooters by heritors and tenants for the security of their property.

MAILAN, MAILING, MALING, _s._ a farm.

MAIL-FREE, _adj._ without paying rent.

MAIN, _s._ moan.

MAINING, _adj._ moaning.

MAINS, _s._ the chief farm of an estate, generally that which is attached to the mansion.

MAIST, _adj._ most.

MAISTER, _s._ a landlord; a designation given to the eldest son of a baron.

MALISON, _s._ a curse.

MAMMIE, _s._ a childish term for mother.

MAN, _s._ a vassal; a husband; a male servant.

MAN, MAUN, _aux. v_. must.

MANE, _s._ lamentation.

MANGLE, _s._ a calender.

_To_ MANGLE, _v. a._ to calender linen or other clothes.

MANSE, _s._ a parsonage house, the house of a minister.

_To_ MANSWEIR, MENSWEIR, _v_. to perjure.

_To_ MANT, MAUNT, _v. n._ to stammer.

MARCHE, _s._ a landmark.

MARK, MERK, _s._ a pound of thirty-two ounces.

MARK, MIRK, _adj._ dark.

MARROW, _s._ a companion; a married partner.

MARROWLESS, _adj._ matchless.

MART, MARTE, MAIRT, _s._ a cow or ox killed for winter's use.

_To_ MASK, _v. a._ to catch in a net; to infuse.

MAUK, _s._ a maggot.

MAUKIN, _s._ a hare.

MAUMIE, _adj._ mellow.

MAUCHLESS, MAUCHTLESS, _adj._ feeble; inactive.

MAW, _s._ a sea-gull.

MAWKISH, _adj._ spiritless; actionless; slow.

MAWT, _s._ malt.

MAY, _s._ a maid; a virgin.

MEDE, _s._ a meadow.

MEIKLE, MEKYL, MUCKLE, _adj._ great.

MELL, _s._ a maul.

MELT, _s._ milt.

MENDS, _s._ atonement.

_To_ MENE, MEANE, MEYNE, _v. a._ to bemoan.

MENSK, MENSE, _s._ dignity of demeanour; discretion.

MENSKFUL, _adj._ manly; moderate; discreet; mannerly.

MERE, _s._ a boundary; a limit; the sea.

MERK, _s._ an ancient Scottish silver coin, value thirteen shillings and fourpence Scotch money, or thirteen pence and one-third of a penny sterling.

MERLE, _s._ a blackbird.

MERRY-BEGOTTEN, _s._ an illegitimate child.

MERRY-DANCERS, _s._ the Aurora Borealis.

MES. _s._ mass. _Mes_ or _Mass John_, a name of derision for a parish minister.

MESSAN, _s._ a small mongrel dog.

MET, METT, _s._ measure.

MEVIS, _s._ a thrush.

MICHTIE, _adj._ of high rank; stately; haughty.

MICK, _s._ Michael.

MIDDEN, _s._ a dunghill.

MILK-SYTH, _s._ a milk strainer.

MILL, MULL, _s._ a snuff-box made of a horn.

MILL-LADE, MILL-LEAD, _s._ a mill-course.

MIM, _adj._ prim; demure; prudish.

MIM-MOU'D, _adj._ soft of speech; bashful.

_To_ MIND, _v. n._ to remember; to recollect.

MINNIE, MINNY, _s._ mother.

MIRK, MYUK, MARK, _adj._ dark.

MIRLYGOES, _s. pl._ when persons see indistinctly they are said to be in the _Mirlygoes_.

MISCALL, MISCA', _v. a._ to call hard uames.

MISCHANTER, _s._ misfortune; mishap.

_To_ MISKEN, _v. n._ not to recognise.

_To_ MISTROW, _v. a._ to suspect; to mistrust.

_To_ MISTRYST, _v. a._ to break an engagement.

MITTENS, _s. pl._ woollen gloves.

MIXTIE-MAXTIE, _adj._ in a state of confusion.

_To_ MODERATE, _v. n._ to preside in an ecclesiastical court.

MODERATOR, _S_. he who presides in an ecclesiastical court.

MODYWART, MODEWORT, _s._ a mole.

MOLLIGRANT, MOLLIGRUBS, whining, complaining.

MONY, _adj._ many.

_To_ MOOL, _v. a._ to crumble.

MORN, MORNE, _s._ to-morrow. _The morn_, to-morrow.

_To_ MORTIFY, _v. a._ to give in mortmain.

MOSS-TROOPERS, _s._ banditti.

MOTHERWIT, _s._ common sense.

MOW, _s._ the mouth.

_To_ MUCK, _v. a._ to carry out dung.

_To_ MUDDLE, _v. n._ to be busy without making progress at a trifling work.

_To_ MUDGE, _v. n_, to stir; to budge.

MUIR, _s._ a heath.

MULIN, MULOCK, _s._ a crumb.

MULTURE, MOUTUR, _s._ the fee for grinding corn.

MUNDS, MUNS, _s._ the mouth.

MURRION, MURREON, _s._ a helmet.

MUTCH, _s._ a cap for a female.

MUTCHKIN, _s._ an English pint,

MY-CERTE, by my faith.

MYSCHANCY, _adj._ unlucky.

MYSELL, _s._ myself.

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NA, NAE, _adv._ no; not.

NA, NE, _conj_. neither; nor,

NACHET, NACKET, _s._ an insignificant person. _A little nacket_, one of very diminutive size,

NAIG, _s._ a stallion; a riding horse,

NAIPRIE, _s._ table linen.

NANCY, NANNIE, _s._ Agnes.

NANE, _adj._ no; none.

NATHING, NAETHING, _s._ nothing.

NAYSAY, _s._ a refusal.

NEAR-GAWN, NEAR-BE-GAWN, _adj._ niggardly.

NEB, _s._ the bill of a fowl.

NEEBORS, _s._ neighbours.

NEER-DO-WEIL, _s._ a never-do-well.

NEFFIT, _s._ a pigmy; a very diminutive thing.

_To_ NEIFFER, NIFFER, _v. a._ to exchange.

NEIPCE, _s._ a granddaughter.

NEIRS, _s. pl._ the kidneys.

NEIST, NIEST, _adj._ next; nearest.

NEIVE, NEIF, _s._ the fist.

NEVEW, NEVO, NEVOW, _s._ a nephew.

NEWFANGLED, fond of new things or persons.

_To_ NICHER, _v. n._ to neigh; a loud coarse laugh.

NICHT, _s._ night. _The nicht_, tonight.

NICHTFA, _s._ twilight.

NICK-NACK, _s._ a gim-crack; small wares.

NIP, _s._ a small bit of anything.

_To_ NIP, _v. a._ to carry off cleverly; to pinch.

NIPPIT, _adj._ niggardly

NO, _adv._ not.

NOB, _s._ a knob.

NOCHT, _s._ nothing.

NOLT, NOUT, _s._ black cattle; a stupid vulgar fellow.

NOO, _s._ now; at the present.

NOR, _conj_. than.

NORLAN, NORLAND, _adj._ belonging to the north country.

NORYSS, _s._ nurse.

NOUTHER, NOWTHIR, _conj_. neither.

NUIK, _s._ the corner.

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OE, OYE, _s._ a grandson.

OERCOME, OURCOME, _s._ the overplus.

OHON! _interj_. alas!

OMNE-GATHERUM, _s._ a miscellaneous collection; an incongruous mass.

ONCOME, _s._ a fall of rain or snow.

ONGOINGS, _s. pl._ procedure.

ONKEND, _part. adj_. unknown.

ONSTEAD, _s._ the building on a farm.

ONY, _adj._ any.

OO, _s._ wool.

OORIE, OURIE, OWRIE, _adj._ chill; bleak; having the sensation of cold.

OR, _conj_. lest; than.

OR, _adv._ before, as _Or this_, before this time; rather than, _Or than_, before then.

ORROW, ORA, _adj._ unmatched; not used.

ORROWS, _s. pl._ supernumerary articles.

OSTLEIR, OSTLER, _s._ an innkeeper.

OTHIR, OTHERE, ODYR, _adj._ other.

OUER, _prep._ over.

OULK, OWLK, _s._ a week.

OUR, OURE, OUER, OWRE, _prep_, over, beyond; denoting excess.

OURGAE, OURGANG, _v. a._ to overrun; exceed; to surpass.

OUR-RAUGHT, _pret_. overtook.

_To_ OURSET, _v. a._ to overcome; to overpower.

OURTILL, _prep_, above; beyond.

OUSEN, _s._ oxen.

OUT-ABOUT, _adv._ out of doors.

OUTBREAKING, OUTBREKIN, _s._ eruption of the skin.

OUT-BY, _adv._ out of doors; abroad.

OUTFALL, _s._ a contention.

OUTGAIT, OUTGATE, _s._ a way of egress; escape from any kind of hardship.

OUTGANE, _part. pa._ elapsed.

OUTLAY, _s._ expenditure.

OUT-OUR, OUT-OWRE, _adv._ over.

OUTSHOT, _s._ a projection.

OUTSPECKLE, _s._ a laughing-stock.

OUTSPOKEN, _s._ free of speech; undisguised in conversation or opinion.

OUTSTRIKING, s. an eruption.

OUTWAILE, OUTWYLE, _s._ the refuse.

_To_ OUTWAIR, _v. a._ to expend.

OUTWITH, _prep_, without; on the outer side or exterior; outwards; out from.

OVERLY, _adj._ careless.

OWKLY, _adj._ weekly.

OXTAR, OXTER, _s._ the armpit.

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PACKMAN, _s._ a pedlar.

PADDOCK-STOOL, _s._ a toad-stool; agaricus in general.

PAFFLE, _s._ a small landed estate.

PAFFLER, _s._ a farmer of a small estate.

_To_ PAIK, _v. a._. to beat; to drub.

PAIKER, _s. a causey-paiker_, a street-walker.

PAILIN, PAILING, _s._ a fence of stakes.

PAINCHES, _s._ tripe.

PALAVER, _s._ idle talk.

_To_ PALE, _v. a._ to make an incision in cheese to try its quality.

PALLACH, _s._ a porpoise; a lusty person.

PAND, _s._ a pledge.

PAN-KAIL, _s._ broth made of cole-worts, thickened with oatmeal.

PANNEL, _s._ one brought to the bar of a court for trial.

PAP-O'-THE-HASS, s. uvula.

PAPE, PAIP, _s._ the pope.

PAPEJAY, PAPINGAY, _s._ a parrot.

PARITCH, PARRITCH, _s._ hasty-pudding; oatmeal and water boiled together.

PARROT-COAL, _s._ cannel coal which burns clearly.

PARTAN, _s._ the common edible crab.

PARTICATE, _s._ a rood of land.

PARTRICK, PATRICK, _s._ a partridge.

PAT, _pret_. of put.

_To_ PATTER, _s._ to mutter uninterruptedly.

PATTLE, PETTLE, _s._ a stick wherewith a ploughman clears away the earth which adheres to his plough.

PAUK, _s._ art; wile.

PAUKY, _adj._ sly; artful.

PAWMIE, _s._ a stroke on the hand with the ferula.

PAWN, _s._ a narrow curtain fixed to the roof or bottom part of a bed.

PAY, _s._ a drubbing.

PAYS-EGGS, _s. pl._ eggs boiled in dye of various colours, and given to children to amuse themselves during Easter.

PEARIE, _s._ a pegtop in the shape of a pear.

PEARLIN, _s._ a species of thread lace.

_To_ PECH, _v. n._. to puff; to pant.

PEEL, PEIL, _s._ a place of strength; a Border tower.

_To_ PEENGE, PINGE, _v. n._ to whine; to complain.

PEESWEIP, PEEWEIP, _s._ the lapwing.

PEG, _s._ a stroke.

_To_ PEG OFF or AWAY, _v. n._ to run off quickly.

PENCH, PENCHE, _s._ the belly. _Penches_, tripe.

PEND, _s._ an archway.

PENDICLE, _s._ a small piece of ground.

PENNIE-BRYDAL, PENNY-WEDDING, _s._ a wedding at which those who attend pay money for their entertainment.

PENNYSTANE, _s._ a flat stone used as a quoit.

PEPE, PEEP, _s._ the chirp of a bird.

PERJINK, _adj._ precise.

PERNICKITIE, _adj._ precise in trifles.

_To_ PETTLE, _s._ to fondle.

_To_ PEW, PEU, _v. n._ the mournful sound emitted by birds.

PHILIBEG, _s._ See FILIBEG.

_To_ PHRASE, FRAISE, _v. n._ to boast; to wheedle.

PIBROCH, _s._ a Highland air of a martial character.

PICKLE, PUCKLE, _s._ a grain of seed; a small quantity.

PIG, PYG, _s._ an earthen vessel.

PIGS, PYGS, _s. pi._ earthenware.

PIK, PICK, _s._ pitch.

PILK, _v. a._ to pilfer.

_To_ PINGLE, _v. a._ to labour with assiduity.

_To_ PINK, _v. n._ to glimmer with the eyes half contracted.

PINNER, _s._ a female head-dress, with long lappets pinned to the temples and reaching to the bosom, where they were fastened.

PIRN, _s._ a reed or quill. _To wind him a pirn_, to make him repent of what he has done.

PIT AND GALLOWS, _s._ an ancient baronial privilege, by which they had on their ground a pit to drown women and a gallows to hang men.

PLACK, PLAK, _s._ a small copper coin formerly in use, the value of the third part of a penny sterling.

PLACKLESS, _adj._ moneyless.

PLAID, _s._ an outer covering, of an oblong square shape, of different coloured stripes, worn by the Highlanders.

PLAIDEN, PLAIDING, _s._ coarse tweeled woollen cloth.

PLAINSTONES, _s. pl._ the pavement or flags.

_To_ PLASH, _v. n._ to make a noise by the dashing of water.

_To_ PLAT, PLET, _v. a._ to plait.

PLAYFAIR, _s._ a toy.

PLEY, PLEYE, _s._ a debate; a quarrel.

_To_ PLENISH, PLENYS, _v. a._ to furnish a house.

PLENISHING, _s. pl._ household furniture.

PLEUCH, PLEUGH, _s._ a plough.

PLEUGH-GANG, _s._ as much land as can be tilled by means of a single plough.

PLISKIE, s. a mischievous trick.

PLOY, _s._ a harmless frolic.

_To_ PLOT, _v. a._ to scald.

PLOUKE, PLOUK, _s._ a pimple.

PLOUKIE-FACED, _adj._ having a pimpled face.

_To_ PLOUTER, _v. a._ to make a noise among water.

PLUFFY, _adj._ flabby; chubby.

PLUMB-DAMES, _s._ a Damascene plum.

PLUMP, _adj._ a heavy shower of rain without wind.

PLUNK, _v. n._ the sound made by a stone or other substance thrown into water.

PLY, _s._ a plait; a fold.

PODLIE, _s._ the fry of the coal fish.

_To_ POIND, POYND, _v. a._ to distrain.

POLICY, POLLECE, _s._ a demesne.

POORTITH, _s._ poverty.

PORRINGER, _s._ a small round earthenware jug with a handle.

PORTIONER, _s._ a person who possesses part of a property which has been divided among co-heirs.

POSE, POIS, POISE, _s._ hidden treasure.

POURIN, _s._ a small quantity of anything liquid.

POUT, _s._ a young fowl.

_To_ POUT, POUTEN, _v. n._ to poke or stir with a long pole or stick.

POW, _s._ the head.

_To_ PREE, _v. a._ to taste.

PREEN-COD, _s._ a pin-cushion.

PREIN, PRIN, _s._ a pin.

PRESERVES, _s. pl._ spectacles which magnify but little.

PRETTY, _adj._ having a handsome face.

PRICKMADAINTY, _s._ a person who is finical in dress or carriage, particularly a small person.

PRIDEFOW, _adj._ proud; conceited.

_To_ PRIG, _v. n._ to haggle; to beat down in price.

_To_ PRINK, _v. a._ to deck; to prick.

_To_ PRINKLE, _v. n._ to thrill; to tingle.

PROCURATOR, _s._ a barrister or advocate.

PROG, PROGUE, _s._ a sharp point.

PROP, _s._ an object placed up to be aimed at.

_To_ PROPONE, _v. a._ to propose.

PROSPECT, _s._ a telescope.

PROVOST, _s._ the mayor of a royal burgh.

PUBLIC-HOUSE, _s._ a tavern or inn.

PUDDENFILLER, _s._ a glutton.

PUIR, PURE, _adj._ poor.

PUIRLIE, _adj._ humbly; unwell.

_To_ PUNCH, _v. a._ to jog with the elbow.

PURPOSE-LIKE, _adj._ seemingly well qualified for anything; well clad.

_To_ PUT-UPON, to impose upon; to take advantage of another's weakness.

_To_ PUT, _v. n._ to throw a heavy stone with the hand raised over the head.

PUTTING-STONE, _s._ a heavy stone used in the game of putting.

PYAT, PYOT, _s._ a magpie.

PYGS, _s. pl._ crockery ware; earthenware.

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QUAICH, QUEYCH, QUEGH, _s._ a small shallow drinking cup, made of wood or silver, with two ears.

QUEET, CUTE, _s._ the ankle.

QUEINT, QUENT, _adj._ curious; wonderful.

QUENT, AQUENT, _adj._ acquainted; familiar.

QUEY, _s._ a two-year-old cow.

QUEYN, QUEAN, QUINE, _s._ a young woman.

QUHAIP, QUHAUP, WHAAP, _s._ a curlew.

_To_ QUHEMLE, WHUMMIL, _v. a._ to turn upside down.

_To_ QUHID, WHEED, _v. a._ move quickly.

QUHILK, _pron_. which; who.

QUHIRR, _v. n._ to make a sound like the wings of a partridge or grouse in the act of flying.

QUHITRED, QUHITTRET, _s._ a weasel.

QUHYNE, QUHENE, WHEEN, _adj._ a few.

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RA, RAE, _s._ a roe deer.

RACHE, _s._ a lurcher, or dog that finds and pursues his prey by the scent.

RACK, _s._ a shelved frame fixed to the wall for holding plates.

RACKLE-HANDED, _adj._ careless; rash.

RADE, RAID, _s._ an invasion; a violent attack.

RAIK, _s._ a single carrying of a thing from one place to another.

_To_ RAIL, _v. n._ to jest.

RAIP, _s._ a rope.

RAISED, _adj._ excited; maddened.

RAIVEL, _s._ a rail.

RAMFEEZLED, _part. adj_. exhausted, fatigued.

RAMMER, _s._ a ramrod.

_To_ RAMPAGE, _v. n._ to prance about in a furious manner, as exemplified in passion.

RAM-STAM, _adj._ forward; rash; thoughtless.

RANDY, RANDIE-BEGGAR, _s._ a beggar who endeavours to obtain alms by means of threats; a female scold.

RANDY, _adj._ quarrelsome.

RANTLE-TREE, _s._ a tall raw-boned person.

RAPEGYRNE, _s._ the ancient name given to the little figure made of the last handful of grain in the harvest-field, now called the maiden.

RAPLACH, RAPLOCH, _s._ coarse, homespun, undyed woollen cloth.

RASCH, RASH, _s._ a rush.

RASHY, _adj._ beset with rushes.

RATH, _adj._ strange or savage in aspect.

RATTAN, ROTTEN, _s._ a rat.

RAUCHAN, _s._ a plaid worn by men, formerly made of grey undyed wool.

RAUN, RAWN, _s._ roe of a fish.

RAUCLE, _adj._ rash.

_To_ RAVE, _v. a._ to plunder by violence.

RAW, _adj._ damp; chill.

RAW, _s._ a row or rank.

_To_ RAX, _v. n._ to extend the limbs; to stretch them.

RAY, REE, _adj._ mad; wild.

REAM, REYME, _s._ cream.

REAMING-FULL, _adj._ full to the lip or brim.

REAVER, _s._ robber.

REBALD, _s._ a low contemptible fellow.

_To_ REBUT, _v. a._ to repulse.

RED, _s._ riddance.

_To_ RED, REDE, _v. a._ to counsel; to disentangle.

REDDIN-STRAIK, _s._ the blow which persons frequently receive on attempting to separate those who are fighting.

_To_ RED-UP, _part. adj._ to put in order.

RED-WUD, _adj._ in a violent passion; furious.

REEK, REIK, _s._ smoke.

REEL, _s._ a Scottish dance generally performed by two males and two females.

REEL-RALL, _adj._ topsy-turvy.

_To_ REESE, _v. a._ to extol.

REIF, REFE, _s._ the itch.

REIKIE, _adj._ smoky.

_To_ REIK-OUT, _v. a._ to fit out or dress out.

_To_ REIST, _v. a._ to dry by exposure to the heat of the sun, or in a chimney.

_To_ RENG, RING, _v. n._ to reign.

_To_ RESETT, _v. a._ to harbour; to receive stolen goods.

_To_ REST, _v. n._ to be indebted.

_To_ RETOUR, _v. a._ to return.

RIBBLE-RABBLE, _adj._ disordered.

RICKLE, RICKILL, _s._ a heap. _A rickle o' banes_, a person who is very meagre.

RIFE, RYFE, _adv._ plentiful.

RIFF-RAFF, _s._ the rabble.

_To_ RIFT, _v. n._ to belch.

RIGGING, _s._ the ridge of a house.

RIN, _v. n._ run.

_To_ RIND, RYNDE, _v. a._ to melt fat by the heat of the fire.

RINGE, _s._ a whisk made of heath.

RINGLE-EE'D, RYNGIT, _adj._ having a great quantity of white seen round the irides of the eves.

RINO, _s._ ready money.

_To_ RIPE, RYPE, _v. a._ to search a person.

_To_ RIPPLE, _v. a._ to separate the seed of flax from the stalks.

RIPPLIN-CAME, _s._ a flax-comb.

RISE, RYSS, _s._ a small twig.

RIVE, _s._ rent; tear.

ROCKLAY, ROKELY, _s._ a short cloak worn by females.

RODEN, ROWEN, _s._ the fruit of the mountain ash.

RODEN-TREE, ROWAN-TREE, _s._ the mountain ash.

ROID, ROYD, _adj._ rude; severe.

ROLLOCHIN, _adj._ lively: free-spoken.

_To_ ROOSE, RUSE, _v. a._ to extol.

ROSET, _s._ rosin.

ROSIE, _s._ Rose--a Christian name.

ROSIGNELL, _s._ a nightingale.

ROUNG, RUNG, _s._ a cudgel.

ROUP, ROOP, _s._ hoarseness.

_To_ ROUP, to cry aloud; to shout; to sell by auction.

ROUSTY, ROOSTY, _adj._ rusty.

_To_ ROUT, _v. n._ to bellow.

ROUTH, ROWTH, _s._ plenty.

_To_ ROW, _v. a._ to roll.

ROYED, _adj._ wild.

ROYSTER, _s._ a freebooter.

RUCK, _s._ a heap of corn.

RUDE, _adj._ strong; stout.

_To_ RUG, _v. a._ to tear.

RULLION, _s._ a shoe made of untanned leather; a coarse masculine female.

RUM, _adj._ excellent.

RUMGUMPTION, RUMMILGUMPTION, _s._ common sense.

_To_ RUMMIL, _v. n._ to make a noise.

RUMPLE, RUMPILL, _s._ the rump; the tail.

RUND, ROON, _s._ a border; a selvage.

RUNT, _s._ the stalk of colewort or cabbage; term applied to an old disagreeable woman.

RUSKIE, _s._ a basket made of twigs.

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SAB, _v. n._ to sob.

SAD, _adj._ grave; heavy.

SAE, _adv._ so.

SAELIKE, SALIKE, _adj._ of the same kind, similar.

SAFT, _adj._ soft.

SAFTLY, _adv._ lightly; softly.

SAILYE, _s._ assault.

SAIP, _s._ soap.

SAIR, _adj._ sore; a sore; a wound.

_To_ SAIR, _v. a._ to satisfy; to serve.

SAIRHEAD, _s._ a headache.

SAIRING, _s._ as much as satisfies one.

SAIRLY, _adv._ sorely.

SAL, _v. defective_, shall.

SAND-BLIND, _adj._ being very short-sighted, as is often the case with people with very fair hair.

SANDY, _s._ Alexander.

SANG, _s._ a song; also the past of sing.

SAP, _s._ liquid of any kind taken to solids.

SAPS, _s._ bread soaked or boiled in ale, or wine and water.

SARK, _s._ a shirt, frequently applied to the shift of a female.

SAUCH, SAUGH, _s._ the willow tree.

_To_ SAUCH, SOAGH, _v. n._ to emit a rustling or whistling sound, like the wind in a narrow pass.

SAUL, SAWL, _s._ soul.

SAULLESS, _adj._ destitute of soul.

SAULLIE, SAULIE, _s._ a hired mourner, such as go in front of a hearse.

SAUT, _s._ salt.

SAUT-FOOT, _s._ a salt-cellar.

_To_ SAW, _v. a._ to sow.

SCAIL, _s._ a kind of tub.

SCANT, _s._ scarce.

SCANTY, _s._ scarcity.

SCANTLINGS, _s. pl._ small pieces of wood tying the rafters together.

SCAMP, _s._ a cheat.

SCAPE, _s._ a bee-hive.

SCAR, SCAIR, SCAUR, _s._ a bare place on the side of a hill from which the soil has been washed off.

_To_ SCART, _v. a._ to scratch.

SCART, _s._ a scratch.

SCHACHLED, _adj._ crooked; unseemly.

SCHANK, _s._ the leg.

SCHAVE, SHEAVE, SHEEVE, _s._ a slice of anything, such as bread, etc.

SCHAW, _s._ a grove or thicket; a shadowy place.

SCHEL, _s._ a shed for sheep.

_To_ SCHERE, _v. n._ to divide.

SCHILL, _adj._ shrill.

SCHOAG, SHOG, _v. a._ to move backwards and forwards.

SCHOGGLE, _v. a._ to shake.

SCHONE, SHOONE, _s. pl._ shoes.

SCHULE, SHUIL, SHOOL, _s._ a shovel.

_To_ SCHUTE, _v. a._ to push.

SCLAITE, SKLAIT, _s._ slate.

SCLATCH, _s._ a lubberly lazy fellow.

_To_ SCLENT, SKLENT, _v. n._ to slope.

ASCLENT, _adv._ obliquely.

SCON, _s._ a flat cake, made of barley meal or flour.

SCREED, _s._ a harangue.

_To_ SCREED, SKREED. _v. a._ to rend in pieces.

_To_ SCREIGH, SKREIGH, _v. n._ to shriek.

SCRIMP, _adj._ narrow; scanty.

SCROOFF, SCRUFF, a thin crust.

SCRYMMAGE, _s._ a skirmish.

_To_ SCUG, _v. a._ to shelter.

SCULDUDRY, has an illusion to a breach of chastity.

SCULL, _s._ a shallow basket.

SCUM, _s._ a mean greedy fellow.

_To_ SCUNNER, _v. n._ to loathe; to shudder in disgust.

_To_ SCUTLE, _v. a._ to spill from carelessness.

SEAM, used in respect to any sort of needlework.

SEATH, SYTHE, _s._ the coal-fish.

SEGG, _s._ the yellow flower-de-luce.

SEKER, SICKER, _adj._ firm.

SEMPILL, SYMPILL, _adj._ low-born.

SEN, _conj_. since; seeing.

SENSYNE, since that time.

SERD, SAIRD, _pret_. served.

SERGE, _s._ a sieve.

SESSION, _s._ the consistory, or parochial eldership in Scotland.

SESSION-HOUSE, _s._ a vestry.

_To_ SET, _v. a._ to let; to become--as, _He sets his rank well_.

SHACHLED, _adj._ crooked; unseemly.

SHACKLE-BANE, _s._ the wrist.

SHAFT, _s._ a handle.

_To_ SHAK-A-FA', _v. a._ to wrestle.

SHAKE-DOWN, _s._ a temporary bed made on the floor.

_To_ SHAMBLE, _v. n._ to make a wry mouth.

_To_ SHANK, _v. a._ to travel on foot.

SHARNE, SHERNE, _s._ the dung of cattle.

SHAVER, _s._ a wag.

SHAWS, _s. pl_ the foliage of esculent roots.

SHEAL, SHIELLING, _s._ a hut or residence for shepherds or fishermen.

_To_ SHEAL, _v. a._ to take the husks off pulse, etc.

SHEELINS, _s. pl_ the husks of grain.

_To_ SHEAR, _v. a._ to reap; to cut down corn.

SHEARER, _s._ one employed in reaping corn.

SHEARIN, _s._ the act of cutting corn.

SHELTIE, _s._ a very small horse.

SHEUCH, _s._ a furrow.

_To_ SHEUCH, _v_. to place plants in the earth before they are planted.

_To_ SHEVEL, _v. a._ to distort.

SHILFA, _s._ the chaffinch.

SHILPIE, SHILPIT, _adj._ weak; insipid; sickly looking: thin.

SHILLINGS, SHEELINS, _s. pl_ the outermost husks of grain.

_To_ SHIMMER, _v. n._ to shine.

SHINTY, _s._ a stick with a crooked end, used as a club for playing a game with a ball called Shinty.

_To_ SHOOT, _v. n._ to push.

_To_ SHOWL, _v. n._ to distort the mouth or face.

_To_ SHUE, _v. a._ to drive away any animals by making a noise.

SIB, _adj._ related by blood: consanguineous.

SIBMAN, _s._ a near relation.

SIBNES, _s._ propinquity; nearness of relationship.

SIC, SICK, SIK, _adj._ such; in the same manner.

SICKER, SIKHER, _adj._ secure; cautious.

SICKEN, _adj._ such kind of.

SICKERLY, _adv._ firmly.

SICKLIKE, _adj._ of the same kind.

SIDE, SYDE, _adj._ a long low-hanging dress.

SIDLINGS, SIDELINS, _adv._ placed side by side.

SILDER, SILLER, _s._ silver.

SILLY, weak from ill health; weak in mind.

SIMMER, SYMER, _s._ summer.

SIMPELL, SEMPLE, _adj._ low-born; poor in circumstances.

SIND, SEIN, SYND, _v. a._ the last water used in washing clothes.

_To_ SINDER, _v. a._ to sunder.

SINDRY, _adj._ sundry; in a disjoined state.

SINGIT-LIKE, _adj._ miserable-looking; puny.

SINCESYNE, _adv._ since that time.

_To_ SIPE, SEIP, _v. n._ to ooze.

_To_ SIST, _v. a._ to delay or stop proceedings.

_To_ SKAIL, SKALE, _v. a._ to dismiss; to spill.

SKAITH, _s._ hurt; damage.

_To_ SKAUDE, _v. a._ to scald.

SKEELY, _adj._ skilful.

SKEICH, SKEIGH, _adj._ apt to be startled; proud; shy, applied to females.

SKEIL, SKEILL, _s._ a small tub for washing, with a single handle.

SKELB, _s_ a splinter.

SKELF, _s._ a shelf.

SKELLIE, SKELLY, _s._ squint in the eye.

_To_ SKELLIE, _v. n._ to squint.

_To_ SKELLOCH, _v. n._ to utter a shrill cry.

_To_ SKELP, _v. a._ to beat; to strike with the open hand.

SKELVE, _s._ a thin slice.

SCEP, SCAPE, _s._ a bee-hive.

SKERRY, _s._ a sunken rock in the sea.

SKIFT, _s._ a flying shower.

SKILLY, SKEELY, _adj._ skilful; intelligent.

SKIPPARE, SKIPPER, _s._ a master of a sailing vessel.

_To_ SKIRL, _v. n._ to utter a shrill cry.

_To_ SKITE, _v. a._ to eject any liquid forcibly; to squirt.

SKLAIT, _s._ slate.

_To_ SKLICE, _v. a._ to slice.

SKRANKY, _adj._ a lean, meagre person.

SKRUNTY, _adj._ raw-boned; meagre.

SKUG, SCUG, _s._ a shade; shelter.

SKULE, SCULE, _s._ a large collection of individuals, as a flight of crows.

SKULL, _s._ a hollow basket of an oval or semicircular form.

SKYNK, _v. a._ to pour out liquor.

SLAE, _s._ a sloe.

_To_ SLAISTER, SLOYSTER, _v. n._ to perform anything in a dirty awkward manner.

SLAP, _s._ a narrow pass between two hills; a breach in a wall or hedge.

SLEEKIT, _adj._ deceitful; cunning.

SLOGAN, _s._ the war-cry or gathering word of a Highland clan.

_To_ SLOKEN, _v. a._ to quench thirst.

_To_ SLOUNGE, _v. n._ to walk about in a slovenly manner.

SLUMP, _by the slump_, altogether, or in unbroken quantities.

SLUMP, _adj._ taken in gross.

SLUSCH, SLUSH, _s._ soft plashy ground; snow in a state of thawing.

SMA, _adj._ small.

SMATCHET, _s._ a term of contempt applied to a man, but more commonly to a child.

SMEDDUM, _s._ quickness of apprehension.

_To_ SMEEK, _v. a._ to smoke.

SMIDDY, _s._ a smithery.

SMIRIKIN, SMEERIKIN, _s._ a hearty kiss.

_To_ SMORE, _v. a_, to smother; to choke.

SMIT, SMYT, _v. a._ to stain.

SNAB, _s._ a shoemaker.

SNACKIE, _adj._ tricky; quirky.

SNAW, _s._ snow.

SNAK, SNICK, _s._ the latch of a door.

SNEESHIN, _s._ snuff.

SNEESHIN-MILL _s._ a snuff-box.

SNEIST, _s._ a taunt.

SNELL, _adj._ keen; severe.

SNELLY, _adv._ sharply; quickly.

SNIPPY, _adj._ tart in speech.

SNISTY, _adj._ given to saucy language.

_To_ SNITE, _v. a._ to snuff, applied to a candle.

SNODDED, _adj._ lopped; pruned.

SNOT, _s._ mucus from the nose.

SNOOD, SNUDE, _s._ a fillet which binds the hair of young women.

SNAW-FLAKE, _S_. the snow bunting.

SOBER, _adj._ poor.

SODROUN, SOTHROUN, _s._ an Englishman.

SONSE, SONSY, _adj._ plump in appearance; in good condition of body.

SOOCH, _s._ a copious draught.

SOOTH, _adj._ true; faithful.

SOSS, _s._ a mixture of different qualities of food.

SOUP, SUP, _s._ a spoonful.

SOUR-MILK, _s._ buttermilk.

SOUROCK, SOURACK, _s._ sorrel.

SOUTAR, SOUTER, a shoemaker.

SOW, HAY-SOW, _s._ a stack of hay before it is ready to be removed from the field.

SPAE-MAN, _s._ a soothsayer; a fortune-teller.

SPAE-WIFE, _s._ a female fortune-teller.

_To_ SPAIN, SPEAN, _adj._ to wean.

SPAIT, SPATE, _s._ a flood.

SPANG, _s._ the act of spanning.

SPARE, _adj._ lean; meagre.

SPEERE, _s._ a hole in the wall of houses in former times, whereby the family received and answered inquiries from strangers.

_To_ SPEIR, _v. a._ to ask.

_To_ SPELDER, _v. a._ to spread open.

_To_ SPELL, _v. n._ to climb.

SPICY, _adj._ proud; testy.

SPLEUCHAN, _s._ a tobacco holder.

SPRAICH, _s._ a shriek.

SPRECKLED, _adj._ speckled.

SPREE, _adj._ trim; gaudy; spruce.

SPRING, _s._ a quick cheerful tune on a musical instrnment.

SPUNK, _s._ a match; spirit; vivacity.

SPUNKIE, _s._ _Ignis Fatuus_, or Will-o'-the-Wisp.

SPUNKIE, _adj._ mettlesome; spirited.

_To_ SPUNK-OUT, _v. n._ to be gradually discovered or brought to light.

STAIG, _s._ a horse not yet broken in.

STALWART, _adj._ brave; strong; powerful.

STAMMACK, _s._ the stomach.

_To_ STAMP, _v. n._ to go about stoutly.

STAMREL, _adj._ half-witted.

STANE, _s._ a stone.

_To_ STANG, _v. a._ to sting.

STANG, _s._ a long pole.

STANK, _s._ a ditch with a slow running stream or stagnant water.

_To_ STAP, _v. a._ to stop; to cram; to fill.

_To_ STAW, _v. n._ to surfeit.

STAY, STEY, _adj._ step.

STEAD, STEADING, _s._ a farm house.

_To_ STEEK, _v. a._ to shut.

_To_ STEER, STIR, _v. a._ to meddle with.

STEEVE, _adj._ firm, relating to a bargain made; sometimes used for obstinate.

_To_ STEIK, _v. a._ to stitch.

STELL-NET, _s._ a net stretching a considerable way into a river, and sometimes across it.

_To_ STEND, _v. n._ to spring; rise to an elevation.

_To_ STERE, STEIR, _v. a._ to stir.

STERE, STEIR, _s._ commotion.

STEY, _adj._ steep.

_To_ STICK, _v. a._ to bungle.

_To_ STILT, _v. n._ to go on crutches.

_To_ STINT, _v. n._ to limit; to act shabbily.

STIRK, _s._ a bullock or heifer between the age of one and two years; a stupid rude fellow.

STOB, _s._ a prickle.

STOCK AN' HORN, _S_. a musical instrument composed of a _stock_, which is the thigh-bone of a sheep, and the _horn_, the smaller end of a cow's horn, and a reed.

STOITER, the act of staggering.

STOLUM, _s._ as much ink as a pen will hold.

STOOK, STOUK, _s._ a rick of corn consisting of twelve sheaves.

STOOP, _s._ a post fastened in the earth; a prop; a support.

STORM-STED, _adj._ stopped on a journey in consequence of a storm.

STOT, _s._ a young bull.

_To_ STOT, _v. n._ to rebound from the ground as a ball.

_To_ STOUND, _v. n._ to ache.

STOUP, _s._ a deep and narrow vessel for holding or measuring liquids.

STOURIE, _adj._ dusty.

_To_ STOVE, _v. a._ to stew.

STOWN, STOWIN, _part pa_. stolen.

STRAIK, STRAKE, _s._ a blow.

STRAND, _s._ a rivulet; a gutter.

STRAPPING, STRAPPAN, _part. adj_. tall and handsome.

STRATH, _s._ a valley of considerable extent.

STRATHSPEY, _s._ an air slower than a reel.

STRAVAIG, _v. n._ to stroll about in an idle manner.

STRAUCHT, _adj._ straight.

STREAMERS, _s. pl._ the Aurora Borealis.

_To_ STREIK, STREEK, _v. a._ to stretch; lay out a dead body.

STREIN, STREEN, _s._ evening. _The_ _Strein_, yesternight.

STRIDELEGS, _adv._ astride.

STROUP, STROOP, _s._ the spout of a tea-kettle or pump.

STUDY, STYDDY, _s._ an anvil.

_To_ STUMP, _v. n._ to go about stoutly.

STURDY, _s._ a vertigo; a disease to which black-cattle and sheep are liable when young.

STURE, STOOR, _adj._ strong; robust; rough; hoarse.

SUCH, _s._ a whistling spund.

SUNKETS, _s. pl._ provisions of any description.

SUTHFAST, _adj._ true.

_To_ SWAY, SWEY, _v. n._ to incline to one side; to swing.

_To_ SWEEL, _v. n._ to drink copiously.

SWEETIES, _s. pl._ comfits; sweetmeats.

SWEIR, SWEER, _v. n._ lazy; indolent.

_To_ SWIDDER, SWITHER, _v. n._ to be irresolute.

_To_ SWIRL, _v. n._ to whirl like a vortex.

SYNE, _adv._ afterwards; late as opposed to soon.

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TABETLESS, TAPETLESS, TEBBITLESS, _adj._ benumbed.

TACK, _s._ a slight hold, as a stitch or two; a lease.

TACKET, _s._ a small nail with a head.

TACKSMAN, _s._ the holder of a lease.

TAE, _s._ a toe.

TAID, _s._ a toad.

TAILE, TAILYE, _s._ a covenant; an entail.

TAIS, TASSIE, _s._ a cup.

TAIVERS, TATTERS, _s. pl._ Meat which has been much overboiled is said to be boiled to _taivers_.

TAIVERSUM, _adj._ tiresome.

_To_ TAK THE GATE, _v. n._ to go off on a journey.

_To_ TAK-ON, _v. a._ to buy on credit.

TALE-PIET, _s._ a tale-bearer: a tattler.

TAM, TAMMIE, TAMMAS, _s._ Thomas.

TANGLE, _s._ an icicle; the large _fuci_ or sea plant.

TANGS, TAINGS, _s._ tongs.

TANTRUMS, _s._ high airs; exhibiting a proud and dignified aspect.

_To_ TAPE, _v. a._ to use sparingly.

TAPPIE-TOORIE, _s._ anything erected on a slight, tottering foundation.

TAPPIT-HEN, _s._ a crested hen; a quart measure of ale or beer with a top of foam.

TARRY, _s._ delay.

TARRY-FINGERED, _adj._ light-fingered; a thief.

TARTAN, _s._ cloth chequered of various colours, and originally worn only in the Highlands, every clan adopting its own peculiar tartan.

_To_ TASH, _v. a._ to tuffle; to soil.

TATE, TAIT, _s._ a very small portion of any dry substance.

TATTER-WALLOPS, TAUTER-WALLOPS, _s. pl._ rags fluttering in the wind.

TATTIES, _s. pl_, potatoes.

TAULD, _adj._ told.

TAUPIE, TAWPIE, _s._ an inactive, silly, and slovenly woman.

TAWIS, TAWES, _s._ a whip; a lash; the ferula used by a schoolmaster.

TEAZLE, _s._ a severe brush; an onset.

_To_ TEET, _v. n._ to peer; to look with the eyes half shut.

TEHEE, _s._ a loud laugh.

TEINDS, _s. pl._ tithes.

_To_ TEND, _v_. to guard.

TENEMENT, _s._ a house, sometimes applied to one containing several separate dwellings under one roof.

TENT, _s._ care; attention.

_To_ TENT, _v. n._ to attend.

_To_ TENT, _v. a._ to observe; to remark; to put a value upon.

TENTLESS, _adj._ inattentive.

TERCER, _s._ a widow living upon a terce.

TEUCH, TEUGH, _adj._ tough.

_To_ TEYME, TEME, TUME, _v. a._ to empty.

THACK, THEIK, _s._ thatch.

THAFTS, _s. pl._ the benches of a boat.

THAIRANENT, _adv._ concerning that.

THAIRATTOUR, _adv._ concerning.

THAIRBEN, _adv._ in an inner apartment of a house.

THAIRM, _s._ the belly.

THAN, _adv._ then; at that time.

THANE, THAYNE, _s._ an ancient Scottish title of honour, denoting presidency in a county or province.

THEE, THEY, _s._ thigh.

THEGITHER, _adv._ together.

_To_ THEIK, _v. a._ to cover with straw; to thatch.

THEIVIL, _s._ a porridge-stick, or stick for stirring broth while boiling.

THEN, _conj_. than.

THEWLESS, THOULESS, THIEVLESS, _adj._ unprofitable; useless; feeble.

THICK, _adj._ intimate; familiar.

THIR, _pron. pl_. these.

THIRL, _s._ to bind; to enslave.

THIRLWALL, _s._ the name given to the wall between England and Scotland thrown up by Severus.

THO, _adv._ at that time.

_To_ THOLE, _v. n._ to bear; to endure; to suffer.

THON, _adv._ yonder; yon.

THOUELL, _s._ the nitch in which the oars of a boat work.

THOUGHT, THOUGHTY, _s._ a moment.

_To_ THOW, _v. n._ to thaw.

THOWLESS, _adj._ inactive.

_To_ THRAPPLE, _v. a._ to throttle.

THRAW, _s._ a pang; an agony.

THRAW-CRUK, _s._ an instrument for twisting straw or hair ropes.

THRAWIN, _part. adj_. distorted.

_To_ THREPE, _v. n._ to aver pertinaciously; to argue; to persist.

THRESUM, _adj._ three together.

THRETTY, _adj._ thirty.

THRIFTY, _adj._ industrious and economical.

THROPILL, THRAPILL, _s._ the windpipe.

THUD, _s._ a dull noise.

THUMBIKINS, _s._ an instrument of torture applied as a screw to the thumbs to force the sufferer to confess or divulge a secret, etc.

THUMBLICKING, _s._ an ancient mode of confirming a bargain by the parties licking their thumbs and then placing them against each other.

TIBBIE, _s._ Elizabeth.

TICK, TICKER, _s._ a dot.

_To_ TICK, _v. n._ to click as a clock or watch.

TID, _s._ humour.

_To_ TID, _v. n._ To choose the proper time.

TIFT, _s._ the act of quarrelling; a hasty fit of ill humour.

_To_ TIG, _v. n._ to touch lightly; a game played by children.

TIKE, TYKE, _s._ a cur; a dog; a rough bad-tempered fellow.

TIL, TIYL, _prep._ to.

TILL, _adv._ while; during the time that.

TIME-ABOUT, _adj._ alternately.

TIMMER, _s._ timber.

TIMMER-TUNED, _adj._ unmusical; destitute of ear.

TINCHELL, TINCHEL, _s._ a circle of sportsmen, who, by surrounding an extensive space, gradually closing, bring a number of deer and game within a narrow compass.

_To_ TINE, TYNE, _v. a._ to lose.

TINT, _pret_. of To lose.

_To_ TIRL, _s._ to give a stroke.

TIRLESS, TIRLASS, _s._ a lattice; a wicket.

TIRLIEWIRLIE, _s._ a whirligig.

_To_ TIRR, TIRLE, _v. a._ to tear; to uncover.

TIRRIVEE, _s._ a fit of passion.

TIRWIRR, TIRRWIRRING, _adj._ habitually growling.

TITTY, _s._ a sister.

TO, _adv._ shut. The door is _to_, i.e. shut.

TOCHER, _s._ the dowry brought by a wife.

TOCHERLESS, _adj._ destitute of portion.

TOD, _s._ a fox.

TODLE, TODDLE, _v. n._ to walk in a tottering manner, or with short unsteady steps.

TODDY, _s._ whisky, sugar, and hot water.

TODDY-LADLE, _s._ a small ladle of wood or silver used in filling a glass from a tumbler in which toddy is made.

TOFALL, _s._ a building annexed to the wall of a larger one.

TOIT, TOUT, _s._ a fit of illness; a fit of bad humour.

TOKIE, _s._ the head-dress of an old woman, resembling a monk's cowl.

TO-NAME, _s._ a surname.

TOOM, TUME, _adj._ empty.