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breath Corpus occurrences Central Doric / Northern Orkney Shetland Southern Ulster
Occurences normalised per million words73.7 63.2 137.2 49.7 29.1 51.7 31
Number of occurrences236123 91 5 5 5 7
Number of authors76 38 23 4 5 3 3

Occurrences of breath in Corpus

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Central

Clark, Thomas Alice's Adventirs in Wunnerlaun, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010708) Central, prose
Tae ask a tale ae breath too weak Tae stir a totey fea on page 5
l she wis shattered an oot ae breath, an the puppy's bark wis fain on page 42
an sneezin wioot pausing fir breath. The only two hings in the ki on page 58
n the Mock Turtle drew a lang breath, an said "That's awfy stringe on page 102

4 matches

McQueer, Chris HWFG, (404 Ink 2012 ISBN: 978-1912489107) Central, prose
p as he practically takes her breath away when he struts oan tae t on page 6
n mutterin nonsense under her breath. on page 15
'Right, calm doon an take a breath.' Ah grab her by the shooders on page 17
tae be fair, ah say under mah breath. Torn-faced wee git. on page 20

5 matches

Beekman, Tony Lallans 84 - The Fate o the Philosopher, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
up tae his neb an took a deep breath. on page 47

1 matches

Armstrong, Graeme Young Team, (Picador 2020 ISBN: 978-1529017366) Central, prose
ckin calm it, Janet under his breath. Noted hoggin bastard, Danny on page 9
et away noo. Taz's caught his breath again. 'Ah must be gittin eld on page 18
ideal camouflage. A'm oot ae breath noo but the Roadrunner is gai on page 34
hites themselves n pauses fur breath. The rest ae the pupils form on page 45

4 matches

Cunningham, Lucy nothing but a set of eyes for stars - Swedish Fish, (Association for Scottish Literature 2023 ISBN: 978-1906841546) Central, prose
clips, old fogeys dishing oot breath mints. Jist no me. They didna on page 39

1 matches

Pennie, Len Poyums, (Canongate Books 2024 ISBN: 978-1805301387) Central - Aberdeen, poetry
Ken each breath wis meant fur you, each lungf on page 89
gie us a second tae catch wur breath and regain control ae wur her on page 93
e it aw A will until ma final breath. on page 104

4 matches

Douglas, David Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Central - Galloway, poetry
en, him no' even pechan oot o breath on page 36

1 matches

Burnett, Colin A Working Class State of Mind, (Piermont 2021 ISBN: 978-1914090158) Central - East Coast, prose
er comes chargin in aw oot ae breath and gaspin fur air and then m on page 16
time comes tae draw oor final breath, we've accumulated enough deb on page 24
dins. Ah kin hear this oot ae breath voice full ae a sweetness and on page 51
if ah've jist taken ma first breath. Ah look up fae the stage and on page 57
am fae '52 withoot pausin fur breath. And he also hud a detailed k on page 86
Also on pages 101, 121, 171, 176, 178
11 matches

Bryden, Hugh Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Central - Dumfries, poetry
seldom wasted breath, on page 93

2 matches

Donovan, Anne Matilda In Scots, (Itchy Coo 2019 ISBN: 978-1785302350) Central, weans
accompanied by great pechs o breath and loud gruntlin and souchs on page 52
Miss Honey took a deep breath and souched oot slowly. She l on page 67
in front o her, pechin, oot o breath, her wee face in a riddy. on page 227

3 matches

McQueer, Chris Hings - Short Stories 'n That, (404 Ink 2017 ISBN: 978-0995623866) Central - Glesga, prose
sper mah name, pure under his breath, like that, 'Ssssssaaaaamy,' on page 75
' ah say, trying ae catch mah breath, Ah look oer mah shoulder an on page 176

2 matches

Thomson, Mark Bard fae thi buildin site, (Luath 2007 ISBN: 978-1906307141) Central - Dundee, poetry
As eh tak a breath an fill thi air on page 94
yir breath, an yir money, on page 101

2 matches

Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2021 ISBN: 978-1916117921) Central - Renfrew, prose
he mumbult somethin under her breath an ah said, Whit did yi say t on page 19
ick, said Charlene, under her breath, then she looked at me fur co on page 25
ene went NAAHHHAAAY under her breath, an then Laura McNish turnt r on page 113
ife. Charlene took a big deep breath an then she said, Wully tolt on page 132
, ah said, An by the way your breath's rotten. Baith ae yees. on page 137
Also on pages 169
7 matches

Grae, Emma The Tongue She Speaks, (Scots Language Centre 2021) Central, poetry
be the aniline wan. Ah take a breath and remind masel that cream a on page 4
Ah'm so oot o breath that ah cannae reply. She's b on page 11
Ah take a nervous breath. on page 44

3 matches

Townsley, Jane Joe's Cloud an Ither Stuff, (lulu.com 2014 ISBN: 978-1326001612) Central - Perth, prose
e heaven, let oot a long deep breath, then pulled the money oot an on page 40
The Unicorn held his breath. The fairy held her breath. T on page 100

4 matches

Morning, Carey Neeps and Tatties, (self-published 2020) Central, weans
(like life and breath, the dour dreich weather) on page 14

1 matches

Robertson, James The Sleekit Mr Tod, (Itchy Coo 2008 ISBN: 978-1845021986) Central, weans
n!' he whuspered, fechtin for breath. 'It's magic! It's braw!' on page 65

1 matches

Grae, Emma Be guid tae yer Mammy, (Unbound Digital 2021 ISBN: 978-1789651171) Central, prose
ct aboot them. Ah take a deep breath. on page xvi
a heart racin. Ah take a deep breath and wipe the sleep fae ma eye on page 14
ily do's. Granny takes a deep breath. on page 27
Ah know ah'm wastin ma breath, but ah cannae bring masel ta on page 29
'Ah'm no even wastin ma breath oan you,' Aunty Sandra says, on page 33
Also on pages 52, 56, 59
9 matches

Morton, Elaine Hamethocts, (Evertype 2010 ISBN: 978-1782012399) Central, poetry
Wi gowsty breath or flailin feet, an I on page 45

1 matches

MacKenzie, Douglas Eemis Stane 1 - Puir Finch, (Eemis Stane 2022) Central, poetry
A breath ago a jaunty burst o colour on page 13

1 matches

Smith, Elaine C. The Itchy Coo Book o Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales in Scots - A Totally Princessy Princess, (Itchy Coo 2020) Central - Glasgow, weans
said the auld Queen unner her breath. on page 10

1 matches

McDermid, Val The Itchy Coo Book o Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales in Scots - The Gowd Breeks, (Itchy Coo 2020) Central, weans
bein a gowk... He took a deep breath and swallowed the big stane i on page 64

1 matches

McMillan, Hugh Whit If? Scotland's History as it Micht Hiv Bin, (Luath 2021 ISBN: 9781910022900) Central, poetry
I am a wumman but I am the breath o God.' on page 63

1 matches

Higgs, Jo The tale of how Evan Evans scrapped wi Evan Nichols, (berfrois 2022) Central - Edinburgh, prose
putting himsel further out of breath than affected by a grunt or t
1 matches

Calderwood, Lynsey Mumbo Jumbo, (Litro magazine 2006) Central, prose
he mumbled somethin under her breath an ah said, Wit did yi say th
1 matches

Calderwood, Lynsey Cantsmell, (From Glasgow To Saturn 2020) Central, prose
rly faintet tryin tae haud ma breath. When she walked away, ah sai
1 matches

Bolland, John A Chocolate Cowboy, (From Glasgow To Saturn 2008) Central, prose
Hedges filter tae freshen her breath, ken , an she crouches down s
1 matches

Waddell, John Halesome Farin, (iUniverse 2004 ISBN: 978-0595330119) Central - Perth, poetry
An ilka heavin breath is like a knife intae ma lung
Ma breath is gey short, bit A'm pleased
took my pulse and smelled my breath
An love's the very breath o Spring -
It fairly taks yer breath awa.
5 matches

McKinlay, Kieran Walk Way to Fame, (Scots Hoose 2020) Central - Dunfermline, prose
up tae the sky n take ah deep breath.
1 matches

Heather, Alistair Trains approachin?, (Mak Forrit 2017) Central - Angus, blog
ilway like it needs its neist breath o air. The belt o 19t century
1 matches

Bennett, Peter The Sacrificial Doo, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
Ah’m staunin, haudin ma breath, listenin intently fur anythi
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Sharks, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
eve you me. Tryin tae catch a breath, ah stare at the low sheet ay
1 matches

Bennett, Peter The Bools, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
sais, takin a sharp intake ay breath ‘ye didnae gie that yin eno
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Just Another Minute, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
motionless, just her shallow breath an the intermittent beep fae
1 matches

Bennett, Peter The Bothy (Part Two), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
Wae a snort ay hot, steamy breath fae its nostrils it bounds do
t behind me, the grunt ay its breath tauntin me as ah scramble an
2 matches

Grae, Emma Jimmy and his wee darlin Alexa, (unbound.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
“McGee,” ah said under ma breath.
oan ma chest and take a deep breath. The Reaper should come tae m
2 matches

Grae, Emma Dancin wi the Rhona, (unbound.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
w ower. Ah cannae take a deep breath wi’oot coughin and splutter
ly. Sometimes ah cannae get a breath eether.”
ah’ve a chance tae catch ma breath, ah scuttle through a died Ce
o bog roll ah see. Ah hold ma breath every time somewan passes me.
Ah take a deep breath. Ah huvnae darkened the doors
9 matches

Stewart, Anna An Alien Feeling, (Scots Hoose 2019) Central, prose
er. He breathed a kindo quick breath while he wis pulling at the l
1 matches

McKillop, Roger The Appin Murderer, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Edinburgh, prose
” A counselled masel’, “breath an’ focus, dae yer job!”
the gun, then let oot a slow breath an’ gently squeezed the tri
2 matches

Shoor Caan, Angus Tasteless, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Central - Saltcoats, prose
tope et ri tap fur tae get ma breath back. A sook a barley sugar w
1 matches

McKillop, Roger Uprisin' an' Doonfa', (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Edinburgh, poetry
pray wi' my last conscious breath,
1 matches

McKillop, Roger The Staff, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
” A took a deep, settlin’ breath, examined the ceilin’ ower
1 matches

Philips, Cally Gonnae No Dae That, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Central - Turriff, prose
An’ ah’m no holdin’ ma breath oan that yin.
1 matches

Crawford, Ross Awa in a Dwam, (Medium 2021) Central - Stirling, prose
id Ailsa’s mither unner her breath. ‘Dae somethin useful and g
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Coyle Loyal, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
kin back. Ah hear the dug’s breath right behind us, its claws sc
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Time, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
ted it, right up tae her last breath. Sais he widnae’ve, ‘Ma J
1 matches

MacDonald, Bo CAULD NIGHT, (Scots Hoose 2021) Central, weans
h body tensed 'n' ah held mah breath, listening. Mah eyes hud lock
' forcin masell tae keek. Mah breath caught in mah throat. Nothin
2 matches

grandeicedcoffees Do You Wanna Touch, (archiveofourown.org 2021) Central, prose
r a few minutes, catching our breath. Simon tucks himself back int
1 matches

Pennie, Len The year A shouldnae hae had, (tictok 2022) Central - Kilmarnock, poetry
Gie me a second to catch ma breath
1 matches

McDonald, Hamish The Girnin Gates - Chapter 12, (Itchy Coo 2003) Central, prose
t Larsson an Sutton oot fur a breath a air an gied us a shoat a th
We stoaped tae get wur breath back frae the climb an looked
2 matches

McDonald, Hamish The Girnin Gates - Chapter 3, (Itchy Coo 2003) Central, prose
tae help. Ah drew in ma first breath
1 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 1, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
Ah steady ma breath, tryin tae remain calm ‘’
he cunt didnae even pause fur breath as he handin me a terminal il
2 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 2, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
key in the loack. Ah hoad ma breath as ah enter. Tryin ma best ta
1 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 3, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
e same time mutterin under ma breath what a rancid example ae a hu
ah’m aboot tae take ma last breath. It also might surprise yae t
2 matches

@rattlecans tweeted
Ma Mawe cannae fuckin breath! https://t.co/FkgA3JGzo6 (2022) twitter link

@kennethbryce184 tweeted
eamwear @SaltSportsLive its a breath of fresh air by sean - keepi (2021) twitter link

Doric

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 77 - Anither Time, Anither Place, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Doric, prose
aipple oot, an it sooked the breath oot yer lungs. on page 29
oot onythin?" he grunted, his breath comin oot in puffs o steam. on page 30

2 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 84 - Jamie’s Day Oot, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Doric, prose
his heid. Syne he took a deep breath an baaled oot o him: 'Ah'm th on page 46

1 matches

Lawrie, Alistair Tales Fae The Doric Side - Kelpie, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, poetry
wi reek o deid folks' breath on page 11

1 matches

Diansangu, Mae Tales Fae The Doric Side - Exodus20:3, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, poetry
in it. learn tae hud their breath, on page 66

1 matches

Grant, Margaret Young At Hert, (Huntly Writers 2023 ISBN: 978-0993597152) Doric, poetry
Took a deep breath or twa tae steady hersel on page 15

1 matches

Lawrie, Alistair Caal Cries, (Drunk Muse Press 2023 ISBN: 978-1399964678) Doric - Stonehaven, poetry
my breath; my hands wid shak a bittie f on page 10

1 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Alive an Kickin, (Argo Publishing 2004 ISBN: 978-0954615314) Doric - Inverurie, prose
thing o a mornin: nae teeth; breath like a gorilla's oxter an mai on page 12
Isobel teen a deep breath, kennin at fit she wis aboot on page 29
e ere's bleed in yer veins an breath in yer lungs, on page 32
ome oan, Dad!" He teen a deep breath es the twins chap, chappit it on page 41
Ronnie teen a deep breath es he waatched the lichts o S on page 54
Also on pages 55, 74, 88
9 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 81 - Pyntin the Been, (Lallans Magazine 2012) Doric - Aberdeen, newspaper
r twa. Abody wis haudin their breath waitin for the haimmer ti fa. on page 8

2 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Hale an Hairty, (Argo Publishing 2011 ISBN: 978-0954615345) Doric - Inverurie, prose
Morrice held his breath as the plane dirdit ben the r on page 7
fir ma sweetie." He held his breath, seein the hauf-smile aat wis on page 17
e lobby mirror an teen a deep breath. on page 27
on a sasser. She teen a deep breath as she liftit the cup an stud on page 37
He closed his een an held hig breath as it gaithert speed, rocketi on page 40
Also on pages 45, 57, 61, 65, 76, 77, 79, 80, 83, 91, 94, 96
20 matches

Benzie, Lesley Fessen Reared, (Seahorse 2020 ISBN: 978-1916214538) Doric, poetry
Like lost loves, it taks ma breath awa on page 1

1 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric: Alive an Kickin 2, (Argo Publishing 2006 ISBN: 978-0954615321) Doric - Inverurie, prose
ae feenished." He teen a deep breath es he stairtit is sales speel on page 11
"Shortage o breath, Ah expeck. Same's aabody els on page 15
Ay, okay." Dottie teen a deep breath, leent oot an cried, "Hoo, ho on page 26
r eyn o the haall. Ah held ma breath, ma hairt deein a somersault on page 32
nnin open, ye cud hairdly git breath fir the heat. An apairt on page 39
Also on pages 40, 42
7 matches

Thom, Bill The Quait Chiel, (Tapsalteerie 2013 ISBN: 9780992663100) Doric - Banff, poetry
An so he teen a muckle breath, on page 12
A gasp o breath they baith exhaled, on page 20

2 matches

Byrne, Catherine Alice's Mishanters in e Land o Farlies, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010609) Doric - Caithness, prose
breath.' on page 28

1 matches

Hamilton, Roddy Lallans 58 - Cyaard, the Tattie Doodle, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Doric, prose
e next thing he stole wis the breath fae their heids as they slept on page 118

1 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 73 - The Bigger Hoose, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Doric - Aberdeen, prose
He'd taen ma breath awa wi his story, an Ah could on page 110

1 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 82 - Beyond The Pale , (Lallans Magazine 2013) Doric - Aberdeen, prose
Of coorse, Ah didna waste mi breath tryin ti conter that argument on page 74

1 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 83 - Dunnottar, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Doric, prose
Hiv ye ivver seen him short o breath?’ Ah looked ower at Munro.
bro on its rock fair taks yer breath awa, an Stirlin disna come fa
there cam a lang souch, lik a breath o win wis blaain throw a keyh
3 matches

Smith, Alex A Sair Fecht, (self-published 2003) Doric, prose
Sultry affa balmy nae a breath o win,
Heavy day an breath ere's neen,
Nae a breath o air affa affa het,
Nae a breath o air bit the note is soor,
reached the tap the view wis breath takin. Three thoosan,
6 matches

Smith, Alex A Fer Chauve, (self-published 2005) Doric, prose
Great day wi nae a breath o air,
Ere's nae a breath o air I div froon.
Dull an quait nae a breath o fresh air,
3 matches

Blackhall, Sheena Minnie, (Scots Language Centre 2004) Doric, prose
o a hank o grey oo, seein her breath hing afore her in fite clouds
Nae a breath o win wis steerin ootbye. The
2 matches

Blackhall, Sheena The Quarry, (Lochlands 2007) Doric, prose
s mither hid said she'd niver breath a wird – bit she'd telt him
1 matches

Murdoch, Steve Lallans 63 - Poacher, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Doric, prose
ood stock still. Anither deep breath o cauld air an he headed deep
1 matches

Strachan, Shane Beyond the Sea, (Scottish Book Trust 2023) Doric, prose
Yer breath steams up the baas surroondin
f----t, Justin says under his breath.
palms swiytin. Ye tak a deep breath, swallae it doon and then try
3 matches

Strachan, Shane Hoast, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric, prose
says afore catchin her raspy breath... I thoucht a robber hid bru
stan up withoot runnin oot o breath so I took a seat through tae
Grunny managed tae catch her breath enough tae spik.
3 matches

Vettese, Raymond Lallans 59 - Raymond Vettese : nineteen poems, (Lallans Magazine 2004) Doric - Montrose, poetry
wis sic a gowk gien breath
1 matches

Hutchison, Pat The Three Cannels, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Doric - Banffshire, prose
wiz raging throwe him and his breath rasped like an aal winded hor
1 matches

The Mannie Fae Unco The Diary o a Feel at the Skweel, (unco.scot 2021) Doric, prose
little bit o butter aneth yer breath an mak the required motions a
1 matches

Hutchison, Pat Tarrarra boomby ae, This is my dying day, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Doric - Banffshire, prose
were gye grim faced and oot o breath. They cairried a streecher wi
1 matches

Hutchison, Pat The Tabby Sooker, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Doric - Banffshire, prose
at there wisna drink ontae ma breath she helped the githered folk
o the smell o ashtrays fae ma breath, so I used my secret weapon F
2 matches

Hutchison, Pat Angels Ten, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Doric - Banffshire, prose
the cab an there wiz hardly a breath o ween. Ower the next couple
icht side knockin iver inch o breath fae ma. There wiz mair flashe
2 matches

Lawrie, Alistair Caw, (northwordsnow.co.uk 2020) Doric - Stonehaven, prose
. Mooney an me are haudin oor breath cos we ken whit’s comin. He
1 matches

Wilkie, Dave , (Facebook 2022) Doric, poetry
e wis in love an till ma last breath an beyond
1 matches

Coutts, Pete Belhelvie, (bandcamp 2016) Doric, poetry
Auld Calder took his final breath an then he passed away
1 matches

@Doric_Bananaman tweeted
fa rare min! (Sharp intake of breath)(2015) search twitter

@fittiecrooners tweeted
mints tae try to hide my beer breath but their's nae fleas on Jess(2016) search twitter

@JamieFairbairn1 tweeted
uist as canty clear, whan the breath is ca’d clean out o’t. Will (2020) twitter link

@JamesAmcvean tweeted
@carolecadwalla Dinna hod yer breath, waiting for a sensible reply(2021) search twitter
4 @scot_digital Dinna hod yer breath(2021) search twitter

@McGoo1888 tweeted
to...you and me..wi mah manky breath... (2022) twitter link

Orkney

Baikie, R. M. Mair Fairming Tales, (Baikie 2000 ISBN: 978-0953156412) Orkney - Hackland, prose
her coffee afore draan a deep breath again. on page 17

1 matches

Parkins, Hazel Seven Year O Yule Days, (H and M Parkins 2002 ISBN: 978-0954363505) Orkney, poetry
o spectacular, hid taks their breath away on page 48
e panted wi excitement - his breath wis gettan hotter on page 52

2 matches

Cormack, Kevin Toonie Void, (Abersee Press 2022) Orkney, poetry
intae breath-sized mind. on page 15

1 matches

@peediepuss tweeted
and slack the morn. Hardly a breath so it should be a good day fo (2020) twitter link

Shetland

De Luca, Christine Swiet Haar, (Abersee Press 2017) Shetland, poetry
hüld mi breath on page 26

1 matches

Sinclair, James Makkin Hame, (Shetland For Wirds 2018) Shetland, poetry
an dey aw let oot a lang breath o relief, whin
1 matches

Sandison, Iris Da Tree Peerie Grice, (Shetland For Wirds 2002) Shetland, weans
Fower times he sookit in his breath as much as he could, dan blew
1 matches

Walterson, Barbara Da Trow o’ Fogla Skerry, (Young Shetland Writer 2010) Shetland, prose
jump oot my chest. I held my breath whit felt lik twa minutes str
1 matches

@tattooedselkie tweeted
somebody you're nivver broken breath wi adds you tae a list ca'd '(2021) search twitter

Southern

Thompson, James My Borderlands, (Richardson and Son Printers 2023) Southern - Hawick, poetry
Ma shallow breath concedes on page 16
Yer breath sae clear, the timid light on page 38
Tae catch your breath, a lasting sight on page 47

3 matches

Tindal, Betty Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Southern - Dumfries, poetry
bi their sweet steamy breath, on page 163

1 matches

Halfpenny, Cameron Ahlice's Adveenturs in Wunderlaant, (Evertype 2015 ISBN: 978-1782010876) Southern - Borders, prose
en th Mock Turtle drew a lang breath, an said "That's awfy curious on page 102

1 matches

Ulster

Robinson, Philip Oul Licht, (Ullans Press 2017 ISBN: 978-1905281305) Ulster - Larne, poetry
Nae halie licht nor breath on page 17

1 matches

Morrison-Smyth, Anne Alice's Carrants in Wunnerlan, (Evertype 2013 ISBN: 978-1-78201-011-1) Ulster - Ballymoney, prose
Tae bed a tale o breath too waik on page 5
nor judge, wud bae wastin oor breath.' on page 30
e wus brev an tire't an oot o breath, an tae shae cud harly hear t on page 42
the Queen left aff, gye oot o breath, an said tae Alice "Hae yae s on page 92
n the Mock Turtle drew a lang breath, an said "Thon's gye odd!" on page 103

5 matches

Ulster-Scots Language Society Tha Fower Gospels, (Ullans Press 2016 ISBN: 978-1-905281-25-1) Ulster, prose
An wi that, he gien hïs last breath. Noo whan tha yin ïn chairge on page 110

1 matches

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