LL-L "Expressions" 2003.01.03 (05) [E]

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From: ntl <shoogly at ntlworld.com>
Subject: LL-L "Expressions" 2003.01.02 (03) [E]

In Edinburgh we say: "Come awa ben" to invite someone into your house and
"He's awa ben the hoose" to say he's next dooor ( i.e ben the hoose - means
next door ).

Chris Ferguson

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