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kiss Corpus occurrences Central Doric / Northern Orkney Shetland Southern Ulster
Occurences normalised per million words38.1 39.6 33.2 99.4 29.1 31 22.1
Number of occurrences12277 22 10 5 3 5
Number of authors66 43 9 5 4 3 2

Occurrences of kiss in Corpus

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Central

Clark, Thomas Alice's Adventirs in Wunnerlaun, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010708) Central, prose
id the King: "onyweys, he kin kiss ma haun if he'd like." on page 84

1 matches

Clark, Sara Echo and Narcissus, (Evertype 2021 ISBN: 978-1782012702) Central, poetry
But blissins on oor kiss! on page 32
ower faur aff tae kiss - on page 54

2 matches

McHardy, Stuart Lallans 82 - The Banes o Alba, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, poetry
as the first sweet kiss on page 32

1 matches

Calder, Bob Lallans 82 - Ae Legend o Sanct Benedict, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, poetry
'whaur some damned sauls kiss my ain on page 52

1 matches

Armstrong, Graeme Young Team, (Picador 2020 ISBN: 978-1529017366) Central, prose
"You hopin fur a kiss the night, son?' Patricia say on page 27
A kin see that cunt tryin tae kiss Monica, n hur pullin away. He on page 39

2 matches

Begg, James A. Alison's Jants in Ferlieland, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010845) Central, prose
d the Hing: "houever, it maun kiss my haun, gif it hkes." on page 44

1 matches

Paterson, Stuart A. Wheen: New and Collected Poems, (Ulster-Scots Community Network 2023 ISBN: 978-1838480431) Central, poetry
NAE FOND KISS on page 51

1 matches

Stevenson, Gerda Quines: Poems in tribute to women of Scotland, (Luath 2020 ISBN: 978-1913025502) Central, poetry
mper faur aff fur a guidnicht kiss on page 91

1 matches

Pyper, Hugh S. The Five Scrolls, (Handsel Press 2023 ISBN: 978-1912052790) Central, poetry
Lat him kiss me wi the kisses o his mou! on page 1
an kiss ye on page 16

2 matches

Sayers, Ross Daisy on the Outer Line, (Gob Stopper (Cranachan) 2020 ISBN: 978-1911279778) Central - Glasgow, prose
kiss. This disnae seem right. This on page 1

1 matches

Pennie, Len Poyums, (Canongate Books 2024 ISBN: 978-1805301387) Central - Aberdeen, poetry
A'll gie true love's kiss a bit ae a miss, on page 33
Jist let me kiss and lick and fuck the thochts on page 55

2 matches

Fitt, Matthew Roald Dahl Reekin Rhymes, (Itchy Coo 2018 ISBN: 978-1785301834) Central, weans
And aw lined up tae kiss Snaw-White. on page 28

1 matches

Douglas, David Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Central - Galloway, poetry
'the kiss one lover gives to another on page 37

1 matches

Hubbard, Tom The Flechitorium, (Grace Note 2017 ISBN: 9781907676932) Central - East Central, poetry
e wuidit brou He came as ti a kiss; on page 20
s that didna aften lauch, nor kiss, but girned muckle; teeth sta on page 76

2 matches

Burnett, Colin A Working Class State of Mind, (Piermont 2021 ISBN: 978-1914090158) Central - East Coast, prose
rches oor tae gee Craig a big kiss oan the lips. on page 77
But as ah go tae gee her a kiss she stoaps me in ma tracks. " on page 84

3 matches

Donovan, Anne Matilda In Scots, (Itchy Coo 2019 ISBN: 978-1785302350) Central, weans
n a muckle great cuddle and a kiss. on page 220

1 matches

Thomson, Mark Bard fae thi buildin site, (Luath 2007 ISBN: 978-1906307141) Central - Dundee, poetry
an plant a kiss fae me on page 5
Satan's kiss... on page 18
aboot kiss an tell. on page 38
Eh kiss ir on thi forehead jist afore on page 54
Ed kiss ir any-whar on page 55

6 matches

Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2021 ISBN: 978-1916117921) Central - Renfrew, prose
e, ah said. What's it like to kiss a boy. Harpreet, ah said, Did on page 74

1 matches

Wilson, Rab Accent O the Mind, (Luath 2006 ISBN: 978-1905222322) Central - New Cumnock, poetry
All kneel and kiss St Beck's big Tae, 'Thenk God on page 43

1 matches

Chisnall, Edward F. H. Yer Ain, The Young Yins and the Auld Yin, (Evertype 2021 ISBN: 978-1782012764) Central - Glasgow, poetry
I hae for ye mistress and tae kiss the strands o yer clean gleam on page x
But only for thae wans that kiss and cluck. on page 71
Wi a Judas quantum kiss o now and yet mey come tae be on page 73
an aipple priced heich at yin kiss. on page 155

4 matches

Townsley, Jane Joe's Cloud an Ither Stuff, (lulu.com 2014 ISBN: 978-1326001612) Central - Perth, prose
minister wis sayin, "You may kiss the bride," the Prince turn't on page 88

1 matches

Grae, Emma Be guid tae yer Mammy, (Unbound Digital 2021 ISBN: 978-1789651171) Central, prose
wis wearin that day. Ah could kiss goodbye tae gaun oot tae play on page 40

1 matches

Tollick, Margaret Tapsalteerie and Ither Tales, (Windfall Books 2008 ISBN: 978-0955726422) Central, weans
a kiss'll mak it better." on page 16

1 matches

Fitt, Matthew Kate O Shanter's Tale: And Other Poems, (Luath 2003 ISBN: 978-1842820285) Central, poetry
ent me nou syne lit me kiss on page 64

1 matches

Morton, Elaine Hamethocts, (Evertype 2010 ISBN: 978-1782012399) Central, poetry
hauf-tume shops that dreichly kiss the cap on page 14
As aa the radgie firth wad kiss his haund, on page 24
Thon first kiss hochmagandy. on page 72

3 matches

Harrison, Jean Lallans 59 - BARRY SCHUIL 1928 - 1934, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central - East Lothian, prose
the dubs in. X was for a big kiss or Christmas when Santa came. on page 120

1 matches

Milne, W. S. Lallans 78 - Mary, Queen o Scotland, Pairt I, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Central, script
(A pause. Whiles he gings ti kiss her haund he's interrupted by on page 35

1 matches

Connor, Charles P. Lallans 79 - Oot o the Mooths o Weans, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Central, prose
an rin tae gie her gran a big kiss. Acause Morag wis awfu fond o on page 93

2 matches

Matheson, Ann Lallans 67 - Reviews, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central, prose
At ony rate, whan he draps a kiss oan her heid, 'Suddenly it's on page 90

1 matches

Clark, Thomas The Itchy Coo Book o Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales in Scots - A Tale o Three Dugs, (Itchy Coo 2020) Central, weans
"Jist wan wee kiss," he siched, tentie no tae wa on page 42
d: "Then the sodger gied me a kiss, and the dug went WHOOSHT], a on page 43

2 matches

McCabe, Alan Lallans 73 - Unsteek the Door o Ma Hert, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central, poetry
The kiss o fausette daw on page 94

1 matches

Farrow, Kenneth D. Lallans 73 - reviews, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central - Prestwick, prose
At the stert, he gets monie a kiss, but syne she is coortit an f on page 140

1 matches

McPartlin, John Lallans 67 - Efter the Bonspiel, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central, poetry
Afore daith ah'd kiss the gun-butts. on page 63

1 matches

Higgs, Jo The tale of how Evan Evans scrapped wi Evan Nichols, (berfrois 2022) Central - Edinburgh, prose
ut ah’d aye wished they’d kiss n make up. Ach well.
1 matches

Fleemin, Sandy Report on Inquiry intil the role Submission, (Education, Culture an Sport Comatee 2003) Central - East Lothian, government
But a kiss o ma true love
1 matches

Bolland, John A Chocolate Cowboy, (From Glasgow To Saturn 2008) Central, prose
“Dae ah no get a kiss?” She smiylt. She has anoth
1 matches

Donovan, Anne Not Scotland, (Edinburgh International Book Festival 2010) Central - Glasgow, prose
round Boabby and plants a big kiss on each cheek.
1 matches

Cunningham, Liam Tam, (Scots Hoose 2020) Central - Bellshill, prose
rry fir bein late n give ir a kiss oan the cheek. Bit she jist s
1 matches

Forrest, Liam Hittin the Toon, (Scots Hoose 2020) Central - Dunfermline, prose
hus a chance he gits a Glesga kiss right oan the coopin. Efter t
1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 114, (self-published 2003) Central - Musselburgh, newspaper
in a muckle communal "French" kiss.Aw languages is like a rugby
es the creenge apply tae thon kiss an aw?
2 matches

Kurtoglu, Wulf Braken Fences, (Caroline Macafee 2011 ISBN: B006JE3UQW) Central, prose
rter the len o his coat for a kiss, shooglin up tae Beatrice til
Bit Ah thocht Ah micht get a kiss.”
e doot, an Ah’m no gaan tae kiss thee [unner duress]. Sae dinn
ad better gang. She leant tae kiss his broo in fareweill.
t made a pillae. He tried tae kiss her.
10 matches

Pennie, Len Toast Tae The Daft Days, (Lidl 2020) Central, poetry
te the cold for a bosie and a kiss
1 matches

grandeicedcoffees Do You Wanna Touch, (archiveofourown.org 2021) Central, prose
ais afore giein us a dramatic kiss on the cheek an walkin’ tow
1 matches

Douglas, Ashley The Smeddum o Scots, (languagereach.com 2021) Central, prose
air tae it (think “Ae Fond Kiss” by Robert Burns) forby a w
1 matches

@LairnScots tweeted
his week? Listen tae 'Ae Fond Kiss' here: https://t.co/G8nxsiR66 (2019) twitter link

@Sinethugcat tweeted
You can kiss goodbye tae indy and women's (2021) twitter link

@kennethbryce184 tweeted
f tae bed wae a wee goodnight kiss - she got upset earlier at t (2021) twitter link
there afore a cood blaw him a kiss lol (2020) twitter link

Doric

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 90 - Mrs Cadwallader’s Conversion, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Doric, prose
n gied the lad's photie a wee kiss. on page 38

1 matches

Grant, Margaret Young At Hert, (Huntly Writers 2023 ISBN: 978-0993597152) Doric, poetry
Come on ower here an gie's a kiss We'll maybe gie the mince a m on page 15

2 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Alive an Kickin, (Argo Publishing 2004 ISBN: 978-0954615314) Doric - Inverurie, prose
t yer heid atween yer legs an kiss yerer-" on page 42

1 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Hale an Hairty, (Argo Publishing 2011 ISBN: 978-0954615345) Doric - Inverurie, prose
n as he waatched the Jeweller kiss Joyce on the chik an syne spr on page 15
ins doon ma chik as Ah drap a kiss on yer sleepin face. "An Ah'l on page 23

2 matches

Hay, Gordon M. The Doric New Testament, (Gordon M Hay 2012 ISBN: 978-0957351516) Doric - Banff, prose
e hairs o her heid. Ye didna kiss ma, bit fae e meenit A cam in on page 92
cam up tae Jesus an made tae kiss him, bit Jesus says till him, on page 117

3 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric: Alive an Kickin 2, (Argo Publishing 2006 ISBN: 978-0954615321) Doric - Inverurie, prose
She gies ma a kiss oan the chik an Ah ken she's on page 47

1 matches

Thom, Bill The Quait Chiel, (Tapsalteerie 2013 ISBN: 9780992663100) Doric - Banff, poetry
Nae kiss fae me ye'll get av noo, on page 9

1 matches

Whyte, Brian The Bottles, (Independently published 2020 ISBN: 979-8612647218) Doric, poetry
I got lips that lang tae kiss ye on page 70
Shut yer een an I'll kiss ye on page 73
I've nae need tae kiss or hud yer han on page 82
It's in her kiss on page 83
Tae kiss yer lips, i'm in i'queue, ma on page 179

7 matches

Byrne, Catherine Alice's Mishanters in e Land o Farlies, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010609) Doric - Caithness, prose
sade e King: "however, id May kiss ma han if id lek s." on page 81

1 matches

Blackhall, Sheena Lallans 58 - Dour, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Doric, prose
enth birthday, I hid ma first kiss frae ma first luv, bi the sid on page 51

1 matches

Goodall, Phyllis J. Cabrach Days, (timberford.demon 2000) Doric, poetry
Wi a stolen kiss in the cornyard
1 matches

Blackhall, Sheena Minnie, (Scots Language Centre 2004) Doric, prose
tribbles are ower wi. Ye maun kiss his broo, an pye yer respecks
1 matches

Orkney

Parkins, Hazel Seven Year O Yule Days, (H and M Parkins 2002 ISBN: 978-0954363505) Orkney, poetry
And he gied me a stubbly kiss. on page 1
I blew him a kiss at the bus-stop and gaed merr on page 22
t the chance tae gie a lass a kiss! on page 30
and boil yer heid - awey and kiss yer bum." on page 55
the boortrees o Bockan We wid kiss like young lovers again. on page 66
Also on pages 78
6 matches

Garson, Sheila Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
Golden kiss upon wur door on page 121

1 matches

Butler, Vera Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
I plant a wee kiss on yer heid. on page 144

1 matches

Orkney Voices Group Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
Me first kiss wis in a Humber on page 123

1 matches

Hall, Simon W. The Boy That Lived - Chapter Wan, (Brisk Northerly 2015) Orkney, prose
ley on the cheek an tried tae kiss Dudley goodbye but missed bek
1 matches

Shetland

Johnson, Laureen Alice's Adventirs in Wonderlaand, (Evertype 2012 ISBN: 978-1782010081) Shetland - Voe, prose
Keeng: "but aa da sam, he can kiss my haand if he laeks." on page 86

1 matches

Greig, Charles A Shetland Bible, (Saint Andrew Press 2009 ISBN: 978-0715209158) Shetland - Lerwick, prose
k a howld o him an gied him a kiss. on page 124

1 matches

Fraser, Barbara Aye Someane Deid, Aye Someane Boarn, (Shetland Times 2021 ISBN: 978-1910997437) Shetland, prose
see me laek dis, so gie her a kiss fae me.' on page 20

1 matches

Watt, Valerie Froggy smoorikins, (Shetland Times 2010) Shetland - Lerwick, newspaper
, is dere ony truth in if you kiss da richt frog he’ll turn in
nnie lasses want tae gie me a kiss an see whit happens, dat’s
2 matches

Southern

Thompson, James My Borderlands, (Richardson and Son Printers 2023) Southern - Hawick, poetry
That stolen kiss will aye remain. on page 6

1 matches

Halfpenny, Cameron Ahlice's Adveenturs in Wunderlaant, (Evertype 2015 ISBN: 978-1782010876) Southern - Borders, prose
id th King: "ho'e'er, eet can kiss ma haun if eet likes." on page 83

1 matches

@MartyMacMurtrie tweeted
lace, Coventry! Bend over and kiss yer arsehole guidbye...(2020) search twitter

Ulster

King, Angeline Dusty Bluebells Scots Edition, (Leschenault Press 2022 ISBN: 978-1922670540) Ulster - Larne, prose
frae his wife. There wud be a kiss on the on page 28
ae response. Juist an intense kiss an a perplexed leuk in his ee on page 53

4 matches

Morrison-Smyth, Anne Alice's Carrants in Wunnerlan, (Evertype 2013 ISBN: 978-1-78201-011-1) Ulster - Ballymoney, prose
the King. "Hooiniver, it can kiss mae haun, if it liks." on page 85

1 matches

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