What is a Hairie?

A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

Hairie, a. [e.m.E. hayrie (1535).] Made of hair.

What is a wee hairy in Scotland?

Hairy, sometimes, wee hairy, is one of these. In my youth this was always associated with Glasgow, and the Dictionary of the Scots Language (DSL) defines it, rather sniffily, as: “A young woman living in the slums of Glasgow who habitually goes about without a hat.

What does a wee hairy mean?

hairy A contemptuous term for a sluttish girl: 'What are ye runnin about wi that wee hairy for?'

What does nicht mean in Scottish?

noun. a Scot word for night.

What is a Hairy Mary?

Hairy Mary. Medieval painters, according to my friend, sometimes painted Mary covered in thick body hair. She almost looks like an angel wearing a Chewbacca suit. The tendrils of her body hair curl gently, forming little stylized tufts that cover her from ankle to collarbone to wrist.

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Why are cows called coos in Scotland?

Why are Highland cows called Highland 'coos' This is easy. They're commonly found in the Highlands and 'coo' means 'cow' in the old Scots language. Scots is a variety of English that's been spoken in the Highlands for hundreds of years.

How do Scottish say cow?

Coo is the Scottish word for cow and the hairy part is clearly evident from those furry faces.

What is a Jakey in Scotland?

noun. Scot slang, derogatory a homeless alcoholic.

What does manky mean in Scottish?

It's a regional usage. I've heard it in various parts of the north of England and up in Scotland too. It has a whole range of meanings. When you hear somebody say 'my torch is all manky', it means it's not working properly, it's worthless, it's defective, it's a bit inferior.

What is a Scottish kiss?

Glasgow kiss (plural Glasgow kisses) (Britain, euphemistic, humorous) A sharp, sudden headbutt to the nose, usually resulting in a broken nose.

What does Kye mean in Scottish?

kye (plural kyes) (South Scots) a key.

What is Girl in Scottish Gaelic?

nigheanan. More Scots Gaelic words for girls. caileagan.

How do you say friend in Scottish?

What is the Scottish word for friend? Charaid, or Mo Charaid for my friend, is the official answer, but colloquially the terms I have heard most seem to be chum and pal!

Can you drink Highland cow milk?

While Highland cattle are primarily recognized as a beef breed, they nevertheless can potentially be put to use as a family milk cow. Naturally, milk production from a Highland cow won't compete with that of a dedicated dairy breed, but Highland milk is rich and possesses a high butterfat content.

What are the hairy cows in Scotland called?

Highland cows are often known as the gentle giants of Scotland. With their long horns, and flowing red locks, these iconic beasts are easily recognised, but how much do you really know about them?

What are furry cows called?

Highland Cattle (aka “Fluffy Cows”) Made famous on social media in recent years by an “emo cow” meme and a viral internet sensation, Highland cattle (also called “fluffy cows”) actually originated as early as the 6th century.

What is the Scottish word for beautiful?

Female | A quintessential Scottish name that will never go out of fashion, Bonnie is the Scots word for beautiful, pretty, stunning and attractive.

Does Kye mean cows?

Kye definition

A Korean fundraising meeting. (archaic or dialectal) Plural form of cow.

Where does the name Kye come from?

Kye as a boy's name is of Welsh, Scandinavian, Greek, and Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Kye is "keeper of the keys, earth, narrow, or straight".

What's the most Scottish thing to say?

Perhaps the most famous Scottish sayings of all time is “Auld Lang Syne”.