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Use in varieties of Scots

sir Corpus occurrences Central Doric / Northern Orkney Shetland Southern Ulster
Occurences normalised per million words112.7 133.1 98 49.7 46.5 31 92.9
Number of occurrences361259 65 5 8 3 21
Number of authors85 57 17 2 3 3 4

Occurrences of sir in Corpus

In order to avoid violating copyright law and abide by 'fair use', only up to the first five occurrences of the search term are displayed for each article.

Central

Clark, Thomas Alice's Adventirs in Wunnerlaun, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010708) Central, prose
timid voice, "Err, 'scuse me, sir-" The Rabbit stairtit violent on page 18
sir, Wae on page 30

2 matches

Purdie, David C. Lallans 82 - Joco Geordie, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, prose
. He suid hae been an MBE or 'Sir' George Philp but, aiblins as on page 10

1 matches

Calder, Bob Lallans 82 - Ae Legend o Sanct Benedict, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, poetry
you're there, sir, for love or for shame? on page 52

1 matches

Donati, Colin The Student and the Pawnwife , (Itchy Coo 2003 ISBN: 978-1902927817) Central, prose
"Een rouble fifty, sir, wi interest up front, sir, g on page 138
for the waatch. Here, tak it, sir." on page 139

3 matches

Rennie, Susan The Wee Prince, (Edition Lintenfass 2017 ISBN: 978-3946190592) Central, prose
'Guid sir, he said tae him, 'Forgie me on page 38

2 matches

Armstrong, Graeme Young Team, (Picador 2020 ISBN: 978-1529017366) Central, prose
rty wan right doon his cheek, sir. on page 9
rns tae me n whispers. 'Look, sir! It's fuckin Joe DiMaggio!' on page 21
'See, sir, straight-up famous!' on page 59

3 matches

Muir, Glenn The McFables: Selected Aesop's Fables in Scots, (self-published 2015 ISBN: 978-1519739216) Central, poetry
"Mercy, sir lion" said the moose on page 24
"Haud still, sir wolf" ae Heron did say on page 31
"Psst! sir bull" the fox did say on page 32

4 matches

Beekman, Tony Lallans 85 - The Belt, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
'P...lease, sir,' he stammered, 'it's a cola on page 39
'Aye, sir!' a'body replied loudly. on page 40
'Sir,' he tried tae explain, 'A fu on page 41
'But sir, sir!' protested Matthew. on page 43

13 matches

Connor, Charles P. Lallans 85 - D.I.Y. Doctor , (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
'Here, sir, c'mere,' she oardert. 'Whit on page 34
oosh, man,' Maw seyd. 'Richt, sir,' she telt Fatty, 'in the pre on page 36

2 matches

Begg, James A. Alison's Jants in Ferlieland, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010845) Central, prose
rous vyce, "Gin it please ye, Sir-" The Rabbit lowpt wi fricht, on page 17
her repone. "I-TI hardly ken, sir, the nouat least I kennt whae on page 42
"1'm feart I am, Sir," said Alison; "I cannae mind on page 44

6 matches

Harvey, Tracy Anne Lallans 90 - The Missus, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Central, poetry
'Sin sunrise, sir, thaur clouts we've synd, on page 10
'Pray tell me Sir, on page 11

2 matches

Farrow, Kenneth D. Lallans 70 - A Bannock Day’s Pley for Thrie Fowk, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, script
Moira: Guid Sir! Guid Sir! What's that ye say? Ye've cu on page 46
Moira: Guid Sir, juist you haud on! A no be t on page 47

5 matches

Begg, James A. The Man's the Gowd for A' That, (Carn Publishing 2012 ISBN: 978-0956755049) Central, prose
soner the military commander, Sir James Turner. Wi Turner #1 to on page 26
When young Sir Robert Hamilton - fresh doun on page 35
ered roun aboot thaim. 'Weel, Sir Robert, you have got the theo on page 36
her hauns ower her lugs, when Sir Alexander an his guests were on page 66

8 matches

Smith, Donald Saut and Bluid: A Scotsaga, (Luath 2022 ISBN: 978-1804250341) Central, prose
Sir John's bieldin noo frae the s on page 9

1 matches

Fitt, Matthew Roald Dahl Reekin Rhymes, (Itchy Coo 2018 ISBN: 978-1785301834) Central, weans
'Oh please sir, dinnae dae me in!' on page 23

1 matches

Douglas, David Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Central - Galloway, poetry
Guid man, honourable sir, ye've missed the mark on page 44

1 matches

Hubbard, Tom The Flechitorium, (Grace Note 2017 ISBN: 9781907676932) Central - East Central, poetry
but a poet's tale: What fool, sir, would you make me? on page 4
Sir Michael, weill-kent fir his m on page 13
'Ay, ay, sir, sae ye're set ti win The loo on page 14
And faddoms deep, Sir Patrick Spens Lies in a dwam on page 29
- Zha hure, sir! Thanks, though, fir the comp on page 32
Also on pages 71, 72, 77
10 matches

Burnett, Colin A Working Class State of Mind, (Piermont 2021 ISBN: 978-1914090158) Central - East Coast, prose
and the bad. What's yur name, sir?" on page 113
"Sir" it says. "Can I help you?" on page 159
"Sir" he says "what can I get you? on page 172
"Of course, Sir" he says, in his posh well-sp on page 177
"How can I help, sir?" she asks, in her sweet, ang on page 178

8 matches

Donovan, Anne Matilda In Scots, (Itchy Coo 2019 ISBN: 978-1785302350) Central, weans
'Weel flung, Sir!' somebody yelloched fae the on page 108

1 matches

McQueer, Chris Hings - Short Stories 'n That, (404 Ink 2017 ISBN: 978-0995623866) Central - Glesga, prose
'Put down the weapon, sir, the driver says. She's cool on page 176

1 matches

Thomson, Mark Bard fae thi buildin site, (Luath 2007 ISBN: 978-1906307141) Central - Dundee, poetry
guid-sel sir, makin fowk happy. on page 5
whar yi bow an call him sir, on page 69
No firgitin Sir Walter Scort on page 85

4 matches

Dareau, Mareau Lallans 59 - The Dictionar o the Aulder Scottis Leid (DOST), (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, newspaper
OST wes stertit aroon 1925 by Sir William Craigie, a native son on page 59

2 matches

McHardy, Stuart Speakin o Dundee: Tales Tellt Aroun the Toun, (Luath 2010 ISBN: 978-1-906817-25-1) Central - Dundee, prose
k immediately said, 'Guid day sir, that's the Greenland boat in on page 35
We'll jist cry him Dave, tho Sir David micht hae been nearer t on page 76

2 matches

Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2021 ISBN: 978-1916117921) Central - Renfrew, prose
tll be awright fur next week, sir. That's whit ah lke tae hear, on page 25
ELL. He's doon at the heidies sir, shoutet Bryan Allan. Tommy C on page 46
a McNish. Here. Laura McPhee. Sir, McPhee is at the dentist, sh on page 47
an that's not like you. Sorry sir, ah said, Ah feel a bit dizzy on page 48
haun up though an say, Sorry sir it wis me ah had mixed bean s on page 89

7 matches

Fitt, Matthew Chairlie and the Chocolate Works, (Itchy Coo 2016 ISBN: 978-1-78530-083-7) Central, prose
ither? Delichted tae meet ye, sir! Cannae believe it! Beglamour on page 70
'Ma dear sir!' said Mr Wonka, 'when I ster on page 107
ch, dinnae be bealin, ma dear sir!' said Mr Wonka. 'Nae doot sh on page 130
Jock, sir! Naw, naw, efler you! That's on page 163
'Dinnae be feart, ma dear sir,' said Mr Wonka calmly, and h on page 164
Also on pages 171, 173
7 matches

Wilson, Rab Accent O the Mind, (Luath 2006 ISBN: 978-1905222322) Central - New Cumnock, poetry
thood tae, they say, fir Guid Sir Nigel, on page 13

1 matches

Townsley, Jane Joe's Cloud an Ither Stuff, (lulu.com 2014 ISBN: 978-1326001612) Central - Perth, prose
is wid try Joey's first. "No, sir," Joey wid say. "There wis na on page 44
wis skint this eftirnoon. No sir, no me, Yer Honour. I nivver on page 45

3 matches

Robertson, James The Hoose at Pooh's Neuk, (Itchy Coo 2010 ISBN: 978-1845022945) Central, weans
'Ah, weel done, sir,' said Rabbit, tae be kind. on page 148
the shooder, and said, 'Rise, Sir Pooh de Bear, maist leal o aw on page 165

4 matches

Forde, Iain W D Traisur Insch (excerpt), (Fons Scotiae 2008) Central, prose
"Wes ye addressin me, sir?" says the doctour, an whan t on page 7
"Wes ye addressin me, sir?" on page 8
"An nou, sir," contined the doctour, "sin on page 9

4 matches

Robertson, James The Sleekit Mr Tod, (Itchy Coo 2008 ISBN: 978-1845021986) Central, weans
d!' said the Wee Brock. 'Aye, sir! Richt noo, sir! Oh, thank ye on page 49

3 matches

Tollick, Margaret Tapsalteerie and Ither Tales, (Windfall Books 2008 ISBN: 978-0955726422) Central, weans
Aye Sir, Aye Sir, three bags fu on page 8

2 matches

Hershaw, William Lallans 59 - Review Lang Syne in the East Neuk o Fife, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, prose
y Lauder'. Andy Hunter sings 'Sir Patrick Spens'. Makars spreid on page 54

1 matches

Milne, W. S. Lallans 78 - Mary, Queen o Scotland, Pairt I, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Central, script
Sir James Balfour o Pittendreich, on page 14
ry: A messenger was afore ye, sir - on page 35

11 matches

Neill, Willie Lallans 61 - Three Tales frae the Brithers Grimm, (Lallans Magazine 2002) Central - Ayrshire, prose
"Och, sir Duke, whit muckle bonnie poli on page 42

2 matches

Begg, James A. Lallans 68 - 1841 – The Plouman, (Lallans Magazine 2006) Central, prose
ch till thirty year syne when Sir Charles Menteth, the new Lair on page 17

1 matches

Crawford, Ross Eemis Stane 1 - Ane Dialog betwix King James VI, (Eemis Stane 2022) Central, script
ae Scotland and his courtiour Sir Seumas MacDonald at Haltoun H on page 11
Sir Seumas: Perhappes not. on page 12

16 matches

McMillan, Hugh Whit If? Scotland's History as it Micht Hiv Bin, (Luath 2021 ISBN: 9781910022900) Central, poetry
Sir John Ross. Suithfest on page 82

2 matches

Eagle, Andy Lallans 67 - Stravaigin the Wab, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central, prose
he reservoir wis ingineert bi Sir John Erskine for tae pouer th on page 65

1 matches

Douglas, Sheila Lallans 67 - William Motherwell (1797 - 1836), (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central, prose
harles Kirkpatrick Sharpe and Sir Walter Scott, that trokit scr on page 69

6 matches

Farrow, Kenneth D. Lallans 67 - Reviews, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central - Prestwick, prose
Hird o Ettrick: 'Anecdotes of Sir W. Scott' an 'Familiar Anecdo on page 116

4 matches

Robinson, Christine Lallans 73 - Historical Lexicography and the Records of the Parliaments of Scotland to 1700, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central, prose
avin Douglas's Aeneid and tae Sir John Skene's De Verborum Sign on page 14
certane contract made bytwene Sir Malcolme of Dromonde and Sir on page 19
ly in oucht at rynyt the said Sir Thomas or his wyfe in sic man on page 20

6 matches

Purdie, David C. Lallans 73 - The Gowden Gate Til Samarkan, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central - Midlothian, poetry
Sir, e'en the dugs hae daylicht, on page 32

1 matches

Purdie, David C. Lallans 73 - reviews, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central - Midlothian, prose
hat jyned the 1st Glesca whan Sir William Smith foondit the Boy on page 123

1 matches

Farrow, Kenneth D. Lallans 73 - reviews, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central - Prestwick, prose
wi'd ... oh, an ye coud come, sir, an lay your haund on her ... on page 135
can be haerd in his: Pleise, sir, apen the door til us!. An at on page 136
he first poem we encoonter is Sir David Graeme. As Hogg himsel on page 137

3 matches

Macafee, Caroline Lallans 57 - Lea the leid alane, (Lallans Magazine 2000) Central, prose
gaun back tae Robert Burns an Sir Walter Scott). Whan Wilson cr on page 56

1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 168, (self-published 2007) Central, newspaper
ve land", that's a quote frae Sir Walter Scott's epic poem The
1 matches

Peffers, Bob The Pittin Doon o Guid Scots, (peffers50.freeserve 2002) Central - Fife, prose
So Ah said tae him, "Aye Aye Sir", an he turnt rid i the face
1 matches

Farrow, Kenneth D. Lallans 75 - Review - The Shorter fiction, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Central, prose
Embro edeition o the warks o Sir Wattie Scott. It runs ti 263
ge character. He is the son o Sir Micklemast Shadow, wha claimt
Sir Philip Forester mairries Jemm
o a happie mairriage, in that Sir Philip is sneith, but cauld t
nce o this detail juist yet). Sir Philip disteinguishes himsel
10 matches

Fleemin, Sandy Report on Inquiry intil the role Submission, (Education, Culture an Sport Comatee 2003) Central - East Lothian, government
ls the likes o wis written bi Sir Walter Scott an Sir James Bar
Walter Scott an Sir James Barrie. It wisna till V
2 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 108, (self-published 2002) Central, newspaper
an Gaelic. The raison gien bi Sir David Steel's Corporate Body
1 matches

Bolland, John A Chocolate Cowboy, (From Glasgow To Saturn 2008) Central, prose
ake-packet-plate tae dub me a Sir Galahad. (Ma mer’s heid wiz
1 matches

Horsbroch, Dauvit Are The Onybody Ither?, (Scots Language Centre 2022) Central, blog
, wis the natural philosopher Sir Dauvit Brewster (1781-1868),
1 matches

Robinson, Christine Lallans 70 - The Language o the Glasgow Unity Plays, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, prose
pularised in literary yiss by Sir Walter Scott. Baith glamour a
1 matches

Waddell, John Halesome Farin, (iUniverse 2004 ISBN: 978-0595330119) Central - Perth, poetry
the floors; an certes, sir, it's true
1 matches

Kay, Billy Born In Kyle, (Burnawn Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-9993309-4-1) Central - Kyle, prose
English hero Sir Francis Drake lang syne- Watc
1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 177, (self-published 2008) Central, newspaper
"Ay sir!" said the laddie haudin the
, an said, "A'm no awfu shair sir, but A think it micht be Broo
2 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 142, (self-published 2005) Central, newspaper
nteent century Glesca provost Sir
in Scots bi T.M. Watson. Tho Sir George Elphinstone
2 matches

Heather, Alistair Bravehert: The truth anent William Wallace (pairt 2), (Mak Forrit 2018) Central - Angus, blog
touns an castles, an nane but Sir William Wallace stuid agin hi
He wis claucht, finally, by Sir John Menteith o Dumbarton, an
2 matches

Fitt, Matthew Fae Mooth tae Page, (Bella Caledonia 2016) Central, blog
“I bumped my head, sir.”
“In the gutter, sir.”
2 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 149, (self-published 2006) Central, newspaper
historical heroes the likes o Sir William Wallace, kenspeckle a
kenspeckle actors the likes o Sir Sean Connery an sports stars
2 matches

Bennett, Peter The Guru an Zander, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
‘Aw aye, suits you sir.’ ah sais, like they cunts
1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 119, (self-published 2003) Central - Musselburgh, newspaper
The Handsellin o Sir Jimmy's Statue bi oor Stravai
the £40,000 bronze statue o Sir Jimmy Shand, sculpted bi Davi
ends' that haed setten up the Sir Jimmy Shand Sculpture Projeck
Projeck. The sculpture shaws Sir Jimmy in a pose, walit bi his
vener o Fife Cooncil, spake o Sir Jimmy bringin 'fame tae Aucht
8 matches

Muir, Glenn The Bruce Triumphant, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Linlithgow, poetry
Shouts o' "Weel done, Sir King"
1 matches

Lehane, Matt Red an Black, (bandcamp 2006) Central - Ayrshire, poetry
Sir rich is honoured fir his gree
1 matches

Scots Language Center Crackin aboot politics, (Scots Language Centre 2020) Central, blog
Sir William Kirkcaldy 1570
Sir Weelum Kirkcaldy (ab.1520-157
yet wi Mary’s pairt-takars. Sir Weelum Kirkcaldy wis grantit
t an took the castle. In 1573 Sir Weelum Kirkcaldy wis tried an
maiters is a poyem makkit wi Sir Richert Maitland o Lethington
5 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 102, (self-published 2002) Central, newspaper
l spellers. But then you see, sir, the mind o the sumphie is se
y—and at age, if you please sir, we shall consider him—he h
2 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 105, (self-published 2002) Central, newspaper
Dear Sir
Guid Sir,
gien bi the SPCB's convener, Sir David Steel.
SPCB, includin the convener, Sir David Steel, is Lib-Dems (2),
4 matches

Clark, Thomas Till Houletgless an the Soond o Money, (The Scores 2018) Central, prose
“Chyngin yer sheets, sir.”
“Polishin yer boots, sir.”
“Aye sir. Yon’s a surcharge on a roo
y-odd years o giein it “yes sir, no sir” tae ivery chancer
, no sir” tae ivery chancer that scl
5 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 75, (self-published 2000) Central, newspaper
spoken Scots frae the likes o Sir Harry Lauder an ither Scots c
1 matches

Douglas, Ashley Fur maist o history, anonymous wis a wumman, (Scottish Poetry Library 2022) Central, prose
manuscript are attributit tae Sir Richard Maitland – statesma
iates: John Maitland (a son o Sir Richard and chancellor tae Ki
tly which wumman. A dochter o Sir Richard Maitland, it is weel
3 matches

Douglas, Ashley The Maitland Quarto and Poem 49, (wee-windaes.nls.uk 2021) Central, prose
gton. It is linkit chiefly wi Sir Richard Maitland (1496-1586)
ter, Marie Maitland (d.1596). Sir Richard dreed gey trauchlesom
Sir Richard Maitland deed in thon
ens wi ae dedicatory poem tae Sir Richard and closes wi a wheen
s awthegither. Forby those by Sir Richard (43), the attributit
5 matches

Facebook link ( 2021) Central
it leader Robert Hamilton, or Sir Robert o Fingalton tae gie hi
it at the delay …. Nae that Sir Robert wis listenin.
will arrive on the 22nd. Dis Sir Robert or his followers reali

Facebook link ( 2021) Central
The local laird, Sir John Cochran o Ochiltree, fun

Facebook link ( 2019) Central
he Covenantin so cawed leader Sir Robert Hamilton o Fingalton w

Facebook link ( 2019) Central
6quot;Forbear tae threaten me sir, fur die whit death I will ye

Gillespie, Alan Mon the Rovers, (Scottish Book Trust 2021) Central, prose
do tae question the manager, Sir Jimmy Nicholl. Ye just didnay
1 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 1, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
‘’Please sir, take a seat’’ he sais.
1 matches

Begg, James A. Lallans 74 - The Killie Fleshers - 1786, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Central, prose
owp. ‘I’m obliged tae ye, sir.’ He nodded tae the young m
‘Ah’ve juist tellt ye, Sir . . . She’s juist had a wea
2 matches

@gordimhor1 tweeted
@stewartbremner That sir is a bonnet and damn guid yin(2019) search twitter

@ClashCityClarky tweeted
@stranraerobs Thank ye, sir. Same tae yersel.(2020) search twitter

@billykayscot tweeted
staff an I cam hirplin hame, Sir” https://t.co/04Fx3w5od0(2020) search twitter
Over a dram on Burns Night Sir Alec Douglas-Home astonished (2020) search twitter

@DABArbuckle tweeted
as the devastating news that Sir Cliff Pilchard is releasing a(2020) search twitter
Sir Keir Startup oan the tele tel(2020) search twitter
Couldnae agree mair. Spot on sir.(2020) search twitter

@ThonJacobite tweeted
the polis sayin: "Ah'm sorry sir but it looks likes yer wife h (2021) twitter link

@kennethbryce184 tweeted
our sons team from a distance sir - where theres a will theres (2020) twitter link
stonLoon @GilesGraeme spot on sir n well said (2020) twitter link
esAFC here we go again - yes sir i can boogie - bring it oan (2020) twitter link
orning - enjoy your birthday sir (2020) twitter link
- respect tae u n caw canny sir (2020) twitter link

Doric

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 84 - Jamie’s Day Oot, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Doric, prose
far a young loon said, 'Yes, sir?' on page 42
bargain at nine hunner poun, sir.' on page 43

4 matches

Kynoch, Douglas Lallans 84 - The Ferlie, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Doric, prose
you at the bunk this mornin, sir?' on page 79
'Ay, sir,' says the bobbie, shakkin hi on page 81

7 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 85 - The Clash o the Titans, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Doric, prose
'F-fit, sir?' said Sandy. on page 55
hat cam inti his heid: 'Weel, sir, er - Ah wad repone this, si on page 57
'A daimen icker in a thrave, sir.' on page 58

10 matches

Maitland, Andrew Tales Fae The Doric Side - The Auld Mannie, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, prose
he auld man a grin. "Nae need sir. Aa in a day's work," He luik on page 75

1 matches

Grant, Margaret Young At Hert, (Huntly Writers 2023 ISBN: 978-0993597152) Doric, poetry
h yer missus tae drive - yes sir Nae need tae mention she's ne on page 15

1 matches

McDonald, John Mou Her Name, (Evertype 2018 ISBN: 978-1782012054) Doric, poetry
aluddin Rumi, at yer service, sir" "tak tent o this, Mr Rumi, on page 3

1 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Alive an Kickin, (Argo Publishing 2004 ISBN: 978-0954615314) Doric - Inverurie, prose
How would you like that done, Sir?" The waiter's pincil on page 45

1 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Hale an Hairty, (Argo Publishing 2011 ISBN: 978-0954615345) Doric - Inverurie, prose
Standardize the Doric, sir? on page 5

1 matches

Whyte, Brian The Bottles, (Independently published 2020 ISBN: 979-8612647218) Doric, poetry
ed ahead ower there (aye, aye sir) on page 118
An sweer at Sir Wattie Raleigh iviry time I h on page 160

2 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 79 - The Tattiebogle, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Doric - Aberdeen, prose
'Wad Ah be richt in thinkin, sir, that you micht be related ta on page 17
iver's in spate's nae cooard, sir. Ay, an ging back in for the on page 18

8 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 78 - Scots Teegars, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Doric, prose
! O tsogile jang?" ( Guid day sir. Hoo ir ye?) speirt Motswane on page 80

1 matches

Byrne, Catherine Alice's Mishanters in e Land o Farlies, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010609) Doric - Caithness, prose
ow, shy voice, "If ee please, Sir-" E Rabbit sprung back droppe on page 17
sir, Wi on page 28
ether shyly, "A-A hardly ken, Sir, joost ee nooat least A ken w on page 41
"A'm frichened A am, Sir," sade Alice; "A canna mind t on page 43
k till be a peedy bit beeger, sir, if ee widna mind," sade Alic on page 48
Also on pages 92
7 matches

McClure, Derrick J. Throwe the Keekin-Gless an Fit Ailice Funn There, (Evertype 2021 ISBN: 978-1782012559) Doric, prose
aid ye lyeukit like an eggie, sir," Ailice expounit gentielike. on page 77
ht knackie at expounin wirds, sir," said Ailice. "Wad ye kynlie on page 83
'We canna dee't, sir, for ye see-" on page 87

3 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 73 - The Bigger Hoose, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Doric - Aberdeen, prose
an he says "Nivver you min', Sir, Ah'm jist gaan a wee message on page 104
or me. "Your carriage awaits, Sir," he says wi a deep bow an a on page 105
"No, Sir," said Dod, "Ah wis jist thin on page 107
"Aye, Sir," he laached. "Jess wis tickl on page 110

7 matches

Shepherd, Robbie Harknin tae the braw souns, (John Benjamin 2000) Doric, newspaper
e best feet in the hall," wis Sir Jimmy's explanation for his i
1 matches

Smith, Alex A Sair Fecht, (self-published 2003) Doric, prose
"Are you a member of the club sir?" Asked the barmaid o this af
in here again sir", said the bar lassie. "Dinna
2 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 76 - Wullie’s Wife: The Hoaspital Veisit, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Doric, prose
t wis the heid-bummer, ye ken Sir
thay aw jist gawkit, an whin Sir speirt, yin o the minnows wid
2 matches

Uri, Antonia The birds an the bees, (Mak Forrit 2018) Doric - Aberdeen, blog
back tae the subject o bees, Sir David Attenborough nae lang a
1 matches

Hutchison, Pat The Seven Coins o Kineddart, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Doric - Banffshire, prose
on and said, “It wisna him, sir, that wiz doon in the cellar!
1 matches

TheChielMeister Ah'm e chiel (sae dinna fash), (youtube.com 2011) Doric, poetry
"It's no use sir, you're not making sense", "t
"I'm sorry sir, what did you say?" wis e ble
2 matches

@Doric_Bananaman tweeted
ilDrysdale fit rare a picture sir. Thon dude abides? Disnae bid(2017) search twitter

@beast_afc tweeted
an getten his baws tickled by sir Alex. https://t.co/1YGAdubJuT(2020) search twitter

Orkney

Parkins, Hazel Seven Year O Yule Days, (H and M Parkins 2002 ISBN: 978-0954363505) Orkney, poetry
"How can I help you, sir?" she speerd and Daavit croak on page 46
bits o string - "Oh, those, sir? Those are thongs." on page 47

4 matches

Hall, Simon W. The Boy That Lived - Chapter Wan, (Brisk Northerly 2015) Orkney, prose
ck: Don’t be sorry, me dear sir, for notheen could pit me oot
1 matches

Shetland

Johnson, Laureen Alice's Adventirs in Wonderlaand, (Evertype 2012 ISBN: 978-1782010081) Shetland - Voe, prose
peerie, fairt voice, "Please, Sir - " Da Rabbit jamp ida air, on page 18
late-wye, "I - I hardly ken, sir, eenoo - at laest I ken wha on page 44
"I doot I am, sir," said Alice; "I canna mind t on page 46
ta be a peerie scaar bigger, sir, if hit wis aa da sam ta you, on page 51
sin an sayin, "Tanks tae you, sir, for your interestin story," on page 95

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Greig, Charles A Shetland Bible, (Saint Andrew Press 2009 ISBN: 978-0715209158) Shetland - Lerwick, prose
da place, shö said tae him, 'Sir, if du's taen him awa tell me on page 151

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Tait, John M Lallans 60 - The Three Hooses, (Lallans Magazine 2002) Shetland, weans
tten siller frae the laird - Sir Hugh Headone McLerse o that i
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Southern

Wilson, Rab Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Southern - Dumfries, poetry
thood tae, they say, fir Guid Sir Nigel, on page 218

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Halfpenny, Cameron Ahlice's Adveenturs in Wunderlaant, (Evertype 2015 ISBN: 978-1782010876) Southern - Borders, prose
'Sie a trial, dear sir, Wi nae jury or judge, would on page 29

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@StuartPoet tweeted
rMc1960 @OorVyce Yon's acause sir leid wisnae skecked as a leid(2020) search twitter

Ulster

Morrison-Smyth, Anne Alice's Carrants in Wunnerlan, (Evertype 2013 ISBN: 978-1-78201-011-1) Ulster - Ballymoney, prose
quare voice, "If yae please, Sir-" The Rabbit stairtet in a wi on page 18
the cur, 'What a trial, dear sir, Wi nae jury nor judge, wud b on page 30
akwardly, "A - A harly know, Sir, jest at this minute - at le on page 43
"Heth, A hae, Sir," said Alice. "A cannae mine on page 45
lik tae bae a weethin bigger, Sir, if yae dinnae mine," said sh on page 50
Also on pages 94
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Ulster-Scots Language Society Tha Fower Gospels, (Ullans Press 2016 ISBN: 978-1-905281-25-1) Ulster, prose
irdner sayed, 'Lea ït alane, sir, gie ït anither yeir. A'll d on page 93

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Crozier, Ian Recomendations fer an Ulster-Scots plen fer oor leid, heirskeip an’ culture, (communities-ni.gov.uk 2022) Ulster, government
Hit shud bae minded at Sir James Galway yin o' Norlin Ai on page 42

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@the_gellick tweeted
e: this bit aiblins biggit by Sir Hugh Montgomery o Newtown eft (2015) twitter link
rleton fae Prillisk's writin, Sir? Is thon "Tyrone" English, or (2015) twitter link
The man himsel, Sir Hugh Montgomery, o Airds died (2015) twitter link
udnae hae looked like thon in Sir Hugh's day - hooaniver, they (2016) twitter link
@WillieJohn21 Aye Sir - a wee hauf-yin o whuskey f (2014) twitter link
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