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The Proverbs of Scotland · Alexander Hislop — chapter 222 of 242 · ~105 words · public domain

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Haud, to hold, keep.

Haurl, to drag.

Hause, the throat; to embrace.

Haver, to gossip, to talk foolishly.

Haws, the fruit of the hawthorn.

Hech! an expression of surprise, sorrow, or fatigue; an exclamation.

Hecht, a promise.

Heft, the handle of a knife.

Here-awa, hereabout.

Herry, to plunder.

Hersel, herself.

Hesp, reeled yarn.

Het, hot.

Hetly, hotly.

Heuk, hook.

Hieland, Highland.

Himsel, himself.

Hing, to hang, to suspend.

Hirdy-girdy, a state of confusion.

Hirsel, a flock.

Hommel-corn, grain that has no beard.

Hooly, slowly, steadily.

Horse-couper, horse-dealer.

Hottle, hotel.

Houssie, a housewife; diminutive of house.

Hout! exclamation, fy! tut!

Howdie, a midwife.

Howe, a hollow.

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