"The fairies only left Orkney when folk stopped seekin' them" - Anonymous Orcadian
"Never be afraid to seek" - Ally

Monday, July 02, 2007

A Peedie Bit O' Orkney...

Today, some words for you...

"Pleep" - Whine or moan, cry.
"Oxter" - Armpit.
"Blether" - Talk, chatter.
"Cloor" - Scratch, itch.
"Gansey" - Jumper.
"Trowie" - Sickly.
"Foosty" - Musty, damp-smelling.
"Gablo" - Beetle, crawling insect.
"Breeksed" - Stiff after exercise.
"Lug" - Ear.

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