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The Proverbs of Scotland · Alexander Hislop — chapter 223 of 242 · ~126 words · public domain

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Howkit, dug, hollowed.

Hudderin-dudderin, slovenly, flabby, loose.

Hurlbarrow, wheelbarrow.

Hutch, a poor cottage.

I', in.

Iceshogels, icicles.

Ilka, every, each.

Ill-faured, ill-favoured.

Ill-willy, ill-natured, malicious, spiteful.

Ingle, the fireside.

Ither, other; not the same.

Itsel, itself.

Januar, January.

Jauping, plashing.

Jaw, a wave or dash of water.

Jawp, to throw water upon a person, to bespatter.

Jig, to creak.

Jilt, a slight dash of water.

Joe, a sweetheart.

Jouk, to stoop, to avoid a blow; to yield to circumstances.

Jundie, a passing thrust.

Kail, colewort; broth is commonly termed kail; but, properly speaking, it is not kail until the second day.

Kail-yaird, a kitchen garden.

Kame, to comb, a comb.

Kamester, a woolcomber.

Kavel, a mean fellow.

Kebbuck, a cheese.

Kekle, to cackle, to be noisy.

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