LL-L: "Expressions" LOWLANDS-L, 08.NOV.1999 (05) [E/S]

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From: Sandy Fleiman [sandy at fleimin.demon.co.uk]
Subject: "Expressions"

> From: John M. Tait [jmtait at altavista.net]
> Subject: LL-L: "Expressions" LOWLANDS-L, 05.NOV.1999 (01) [Ap/E]
>
> In the NE here, 'lowsed' often means to have finished work, and finishing
> time is 'lowsin time.' Time to start work is 'yokin time'.

Ay, that's aa uized in the sooth o Scotland an aa! A dout mainland Scots is
gey conseestent as a langage - ae body o leeteratur richt eneuch!

> dunna slip yun cup - don't let that cup fall
> I'll slip dee at da hoose - I'll let you off at your home
> bairn, slip mi breeks! Child - let go of my trousers!
>
> Does this usage of 'slip' occur anywhere else? I've always assumed that it
> was of Scandinavian origin - cp. _sleppa_ and similar forms in the
> Scandinavian languages.

A'v never heard it - A dout it micht be ane o thae Scandinavian things. We
micht say "dinna lat faa", "lat lowss" an siclike.

Sandy
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