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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...
Jan 19, 2024 · Tying in with ‘ A Year of Conversation and the International Year of Indigenous Languages ’ in 2019 the Scottish Book Trust organised a vote for ‘iconic Scots words’ as the dictionary...
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Dec 3, 2019 · ‘Dreich’ has been revealed as the winner of the Scottish Book Trust’s search for the most iconic Scots word. The national charity transforming lives through reading and writing, recently held a vote to find the nation’s best word.
Take from this what you will, but ‘dreich’ has been voted the “most iconic” Scots word several times. In a sentence: “It’s awfy dreich oot there the day.” In English: “It’s awfully dreary outside today.”
Nov 20, 2019 · 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...
Oct 25, 2019 · Do you ken what the most iconic Scots word is? If not, dinnae get yourself in a fankle, you soon will. A panel organised by the Scottish Book Trust have whittled our favourite Scots words to 30.
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Jun 5, 2020 · Take from this what you will, but ‘dreich’ has been voted the “most iconic” Scots word several times. In a sentence: “It’s awfy dreich oot there the day.” In English: “It’s awfully dreary outside today.”
