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The iconic Scots word vote was launched as part of Book Week Scotland, a week-long celebration of reading and writing that takes place between 18-24 November. This year's theme is conversation, and the public were encouraged to submit their favourite Scots in order to prompt discussion around well-loved and well-used words.
Dec 3, 2019 · The iconic Scots word vote was launched as part of Book Week Scotland, a week-long celebration of reading and writing. This year’s theme was conversation, and the public were encouraged to submit their favourite Scots in order to prompt discussion around well-loved and well-used words. Iconic Scots Word Vote – top ten final results
A word that is commonly used to describe the Scottish weather has been named the "most iconic" Scots word. "Dreich" - meaning dull or gloomy - topped a poll to mark Book Week Scotland, led by the ...
Nov 20, 2019 · BBC. A word that is commonly used to describe the Scottish weather has been named the "most iconic" Scots word. "Dreich" - meaning dull or gloomy - topped a poll to mark Book Week Scotland, led by ...
Nov 20, 2019 · Scots have voted 'dreich' as their most iconic word despite its gloomy connotations. It is probably the most commonly used word to describe the weather in Scotland. So it is perhaps not a huge ...
- Brian Ferguson
reich' voted most iconic Scots word Over 1,800 votes cast for Book Week ScotlandScottish Book Trust, the national charity transforming lives through reading and writ. ng, has today revealed ‘dreich’ as the winner of their iconic Scots word vote. The online Dictionary of the Scots Language records usage of dreich from as early as 1420 ...
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Oct 25, 2019 · You ken what you have to do. To vote go visit here . The panel decided on 30 iconic Scots words that have stood the test of time, and are well-loved and well-used by the nation. The shortlist is ...
