A Corpus of 21st Century Scots Texts

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Use in varieties of Scots

Occurrences of drinkin in Corpus

Central

McPartlin, John Lallans 82 - Biggin the Great Nor Road, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, poetry
awns ships, a drinkin howf, an wins agin the camber on page 67

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Donati, Colin The Student and the Pawnwife , (Itchy Coo 2003 ISBN: 978-1902927817) Central, prose
. He hud niver been intae nae drinkin dens o that sort, no afore no on page 140

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Crichton, Tam Lallans 84 - Ower the Faem Pairt Twa: Doon the Watter, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
the side o the ship, gin his drinkin lest nicht wis oniething tae on page 54
o lairnin the raips, trainin, drinkin an tryin tae gar masel feel l on page 55

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Clark, Thomas Intae the Snaw, (Gatehouse Press 2015 ISBN: 978-0992857370) Central, poetry
Drinkin Alane on page 15

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Rennie, Susan The Wee Prince, (Edition Lintenfass 2017 ISBN: 978-3946190592) Central, prose
er o life or daith for me. My drinkin watter wadna last scarce echt on page 11
plane wis gey sairious, an my drinkin-watter wis dwinnlin that fast on page 28
'I am drinkin,' the drouth answert, hum-dru on page 44
'Shamed o drinkin!' The drouth brocht his speec on page 45
kdoun in the desert, an I wis drinkin my last drap watter as I list on page 76

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Connor, Charles P. Lallans 85 - D.I.Y. Doctor , (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
'Naw. Ah'm drinkin it.' Fatty seyd upendin the s on page 37

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Clark, Thomas Animal Fairm, (Luath 2023 ISBN: 978-1804250396) Central, prose
a law-plea, and had taen tae drinkin a lot mair than wis guid for on page 6

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Paterson, Stuart A. Wheen: New and Collected Poems, (Ulster-Scots Community Network 2023 ISBN: 978-1838480431) Central, poetry
It's time tae be eatin an drinkin an cantie, it's time fir minc on page 77

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Hubbard, Tom The Flechitorium, (Grace Note 2017 ISBN: 9781907676932) Central - East Central, poetry
ble wi yer spit than actually drinkin the stuff. Gif there'd ever b on page 71

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Burnett, Colin A Working Class State of Mind, (Piermont 2021 ISBN: 978-1914090158) Central - East Coast, prose
Five minutes later, efter drinkin the hing, ah'm startin tae fe on page 80

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Donovan, Anne Matilda In Scots, (Itchy Coo 2019 ISBN: 978-1785302350) Central, weans
pita... a... crocodile in ma drinkin watter!' the Trunchbull yello on page 157
upturnt box in an empty room, drinkin tea oot a mug she wis balanci on page 185
chie slaistery craiturs in ma drinkin watter the day. If there wis, on page 210

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Thomson, Mark Bard fae thi buildin site, (Luath 2007 ISBN: 978-1906307141) Central - Dundee, poetry
an drinkin in pubs, on page 76

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McHardy, Stuart Speakin o Dundee: Tales Tellt Aroun the Toun, (Luath 2010 ISBN: 978-1-906817-25-1) Central - Dundee, prose
ctivities thrown in, includin drinkin an houghmagandse! As weel as on page 30
, cauld an exhaustion, startt drinkin sca watter afore omebodie cui on page 42
sookit up oil like a plooman drinkin beer on a Friday nicht but th on page 101

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Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2021 ISBN: 978-1916117921) Central - Renfrew, prose
Huv you been drinkin, ah asked. Wahey get the lass on page 36
polis last night fur underage drinkin, so her ma said that's her gr on page 44
, Cause ah'm no intae aw that drinkin palaver an that's whit yees'l on page 60
wans at the party that urnae drinkin an that's cause he's an epile on page 61
that time ah collapsed efter drinkin too much Bucky. on page 141
Also on pages 160, 169
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Farrow, Kenneth D. Lallans 81 - Editorial, (Lallans Magazine 2012) Central - Prestwick, newspaper
p the creative juices, an in 'Drinkin', plouters wi automatic writi on page 5

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Docherty, John F. Lallans 81 - Lang Summer Days, (Lallans Magazine 2012) Central, prose
pass a remark aboot ma uncles drinkin. Ma mither wid jist say 'aye' on page 76

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Fitt, Matthew Chairlie and the Chocolate Works, (Itchy Coo 2016 ISBN: 978-1-78530-083-7) Central, prose
ies,' said Mr Wonka. 'They're drinkin butterscotch and soda. They l on page 123

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Fitt, Matthew Geordie's Mingin Medicine, (Itchy Coo 2007 ISBN: 978-1845021603) Central, weans
Kranky. "Mither! Run tae the drinkin-troch and pit yer heid unner on page 99

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Townsley, Jane Joe's Cloud an Ither Stuff, (lulu.com 2014 ISBN: 978-1326001612) Central - Perth, prose
ant it, cause it isna ony fun drinkin by yersel. on page 87

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Clark, Thomas The Boggin Beginnin, (Itchy Coo 2021 ISBN: 978-1785303524) Central, weans
oose, or if ye never saw them drinkin wine, or if ye like their pal on page 66

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Grae, Emma Be guid tae yer Mammy, (Unbound Digital 2021 ISBN: 978-1789651171) Central, prose
never gaun'ae be wan fur the drinkin. He'd seen it ruin too many l on page 51
d whenever ah saw him, he wis drinkin like a fish. Mammy spent aw d on page 75
ttie a legend because she wis drinkin a can o Tennant's. Isla's hev on page 79

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Morton, Elaine Hamethocts, (Evertype 2010 ISBN: 978-1782012399) Central, poetry
O gaistly drinkin kin. on page 6

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Purdie, David C. Lallans 59 - Terry Fae Brooklyn, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central - Aryshire, prose
ch. An ivvery time I went oot drinkin wi fellaes fae the work we en on page 136

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Milne, W. S. Lallans 78 - Mary, Queen o Scotland, Pairt I, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Central, script
ve had aneuch o this feastin, drinkin. on page 17

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Adamson, Donald Bield, (Tapsalteerie 2021) Central - Dumfries, poetry
She wis laughin, drinkin wine on page 27

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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
n oot. But it takes mair than drinkin yer tea like a posh burd tae on page 8

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Neill, Willie Lallans 59 - Christian Henry Divertimento, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central - Ayrshire, poetry
It wes yir ain time nou for drinkin, on page 10

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Purdie, David C. Lallans 73 - The Glesgy Screwdriver, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central - Midlothian, prose
tae stert smokin, or aiblins drinkin. on page 99

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Connor, Charles P. Lallans 82 - Nae Guid Ettle, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, prose
loy tae stert wi. Aw acause a drinkin fere had a dochter wha wis wi on page 16

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Jarvie, Gordon Lallans 74 - Ballad o an Irish student, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Central, poetry
waitin here drinkin beer.
drinkin the bluid-red wine
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Hardie, George Lallans 76 - Tammy an the Cheese Plant, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Central, prose
you lot are bletherin an no drinkin, it’ll soon no be warth ma
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Douglas, Ashley Whae Were the Pechts, (Dig It Scotland 2023) Central, prose
e that some elite Pechts were drinkin Mediterranean wine fae French
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Heather, Alistair Rin throu the jungle, (Mak Forrit 2017) Central - Angus, blog
a tuim watter bottle an mimed drinkin. Ah’m needin watter, I wis
1 matches

Bennett, Peter The Bools, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
ntroduced last year tae stoap drinkin in public places in this toon
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Grae, Emma Jimmy and his wee darlin Alexa, (unbound.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
whenever she caught wind o me drinkin ma wage away doon the pub. Bu
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Grae, Emma Dancin wi the Rhona, (unbound.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
wer me, but ah know fine well drinkin masel tae buggery will ainlie
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McKillop, Roger The Staff, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
It’s no’ drinkin’ Orvieto that mak’s him s
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Smith, Jamie Animal Ferm: Chapters I to III, (Mak Forrit 2021) Central, prose
tchen, readin the newspapers, drinkin, and feedin Moses whiles on c
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Kurtoglu, Wulf Braken Fences, (Caroline Macafee 2011 ISBN: B006JE3UQW) Central, prose
t her mou touch it. He wad be drinkin oot o it hissel again. He hea
ll oot. There wad be nae mair drinkin sessions.
eeriet his face in her hause, drinkin in the smell o her hair an fe
3 matches

Shoor Caan, Angus Coont Thum: A hunner an' oad McLimericks, (self-published 2012 ISBN: 978-1480242425) Central - Ardrossan, poetry
ish in the fryin’ pan An’ drinkin’ beer straight oot the can
A won that wan fur drinkin’ coaffay.
2 matches

Scots Language Center Crackin aboot politics, (Scots Language Centre 2020) Central, blog
uat texin’ yourse’s wi’ drinkin’."
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Ahmad, Nyla How We Celebrate – scrievin prompt, (Scottish Book Trust 2021) Central, blog
A cup o tea – for drinkin when I cannae think o whit ta
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Bennett, Peter Arabian Monkfish (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
‘You still drinkin they cocktails ah see? Ye’d
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Donovan, Anne Hieroglyphics and Other Stories - All that Glistens, (Canongate 2004 ISBN: 1841955191) Central, prose
goin, of makin sandwiches and drinkin mugs of tea, sayin rosaries a
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@ThonJacobite tweeted
their pants aw day smokin and drinkin?" "Naw" says Nana. "Weel neit (2021) twitter link

@kennethbryce184 tweeted
ry tae avoid thae no smokin n drinkin stadiums noo - it stresses m (2021) twitter link

Doric

Robertson, George C. Lallans 87 - Bluid An Banter, (Lallans Magazine 2015) Doric, script
ein lufted.) Phew. Fit wir ye drinkin lest nicht? It's time ye hid on page 40

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Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 81 - Pyntin the Been, (Lallans Magazine 2012) Doric - Aberdeen, newspaper
we were sittin in his kitchen drinkin 'the cup that cheers but not on page 8

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Leslie, Deborah Doric - Hale an Hairty, (Argo Publishing 2011 ISBN: 978-0954615345) Doric - Inverurie, prose
er, girse an cracklin sticks, drinkin in the spicy scent o evergree on page 44
ealthier as weel ~ Ah'll stop drinkin...an nae mair Chinese cairry- on page 70
singin and tellin stories an drinkin tay roon a cracklin camp-fire on page 93

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Hay, Gordon M. The Doric New Testament, (Gordon M Hay 2012 ISBN: 978-0957351516) Doric - Banff, prose
cam till ye nae ettin an nae drinkin an ye said o him, 'E deil's i on page 92
igled in ower muckle ettin an drinkin on page 115

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Uri, Antonia Bidin awa: City Breaks, (Scots Language Centre 2015) Doric - Aberdeen, newspaper
d the hale time jist atein an drinkin, naebody coud blame ye. on page 9
lad was uised tae distribute drinkin watter. Fooiver, it was aifte on page 13

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Whyte, Brian The Bottles, (Independently published 2020 ISBN: 979-8612647218) Doric, poetry
Drinkin bitter aa I'time (kin it get on page 130

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Goodall, Phyllis J. Berryhill, (timberford.demon 2000) Doric, poetry
Drinkin the peat-broon tea
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Smith, Alex A Fer Chauve, (self-published 2005) Doric, prose
cup o tay. As he sat ere drinkin his lay he thocht oot loudly.
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Blackhall, Sheena Minnie, (Scots Language Centre 2004) Doric, prose
ed, an the serious business o drinkin sterted.
han a smith or a farrier, the drinkin grew deeper, an the sangs gre
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Mitchell, Ian R. Lallans 63 - Walkin Woundit, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Doric, prose
I wis startin drinkin as weel. Oor pub wis across t
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Hamilton, Roddy Lallans 63 - The Bruntie Cat, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Doric, prose
owd were collectit. They were drinkin sma nips o whisky an natterin
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Johnston, Mary Lallans 81 - A Day at Edinbro Feestival, (Lallans Magazine 2012) Doric, prose
road, wi fowk sittin ettin an drinkin like thon time e bairns teen
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McGregor, Iain Lallans 76 - Wullie’s Wife: The Hoaspital Veisit, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Doric, prose
r tea bit oo wir telt ta keep drinkin. Wi aw yon
tea drinkin it disna hauf mak ye want ta
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Hutchison, Pat Catty, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Doric - Banffshire, prose
the loud music on the go and drinkin pals inaboot makin a noise ta
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Hutchison, Pat The Tabby Sooker, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Doric - Banffshire, prose
snuffin tae see if I’d been drinkin. Satisfied that there wisna d
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@FaeFoggie tweeted
I mine my granda drinkin iss back fan I wis a young lo(2019) search twitter
#GE2019 fits abdy drinkin?(2019) search twitter

@JamieFairbairn1 tweeted
you're nae for me, ma maw is drinkin aw the tea". Topper! https:// (2021) twitter link

Shetland

Fraser, Barbara Aye Someane Deid, Aye Someane Boarn, (Shetland Times 2021 ISBN: 978-1910997437) Shetland, prose
he wis been oot on da streets drinkin wi his pals. Aesy ta get it, on page 57
it, someane said dey saa dem drinkin tagidder i da pub. Weel itll on page 72

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Cumming, John Da Whillie, (Shetland For Wirds 2010) Shetland, prose
He sat dere drinkin; pale face; fair hair hingin
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Peterson, George P.S. Nannie Georgedaughter, (Shetland For Wirds 2002) Shetland, prose
I couldna bit watch him drinkin.
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Ritch, Paolo A Remembrance Day, (Shetland For Wirds 2008) Shetland, poetry
Drinkin oot o his clug!’
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@tattooedselkie tweeted
a better form o self care as drinkin cocktails in your PJs den din(2021) search twitter

@RedValkyrie84 tweeted
dat wisna juice when we wirna drinkin. Good dat dirs somethin like (2018) twitter link

Southern

Halfpenny, Cameron Ahlice's Adveenturs in Wunderlaant, (Evertype 2015 ISBN: 978-1782010876) Southern - Borders, prose
een oan queestions o eatin an drinkin. on page 72

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Purves, David Lallans 67 - The Incomparable Li Po (701-762), (Lallans Magazine 2005) Southern - Selkirk, poetry
gither wi his yungir frein an drinkin cronie, Tu Fu (712-770), leev on page 34

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Purves, David Lallans 73 - Ten Owersettins frae the Chinese, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Southern - Selkirk, poetry
ti gie up the drinkin. on page 38

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@MartyMacMurtrie tweeted
24 When I was in MoD in 80’s drinkin with workmates inc some milit(2020) search twitter

Ulster

Morrison-Smyth, Anne Alice's Carrants in Wunnerlan, (Evertype 2013 ISBN: 978-1-78201-011-1) Ulster - Ballymoney, prose
t in questions aboot eatin or drinkin. on page 73

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Ulster-Scots Language Society Tha Fower Gospels, (Ullans Press 2016 ISBN: 978-1-905281-25-1) Ulster, prose
Jhone wusnae ïntae aitin ner drinkin whan he cum, an the' say, 'Th on page 9
"For why ir ye eatin an drinkin wi tex men an sïnners?" on page 78
ptiser wusnae eatin breid nor drinkin wine whan he cum, an ye say, on page 81
s o Noah. For fowk wus eatin, drinkin an gettin merriet, up tae tha on page 99

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Burgess, Wilson Dae Ye See: Ulster-Scots Poems, (Scots Language Centre 2007 ISBN: 978-0955791604) Ulster - L'Derry, poetry
Ah says tae maesel Ah'll stap drinkin on page 14

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Campbell, Robert Lock Doon Poyams, (Independently 2021 ISBN: 979-8742155812) Ulster, poetry
Fur drinkin tea an eatin buns, on page 18

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Morrison-Smyth, Anne A Furst Readin Book in Ulster Scots, (Evertype 2011) Ulster, weans
The ox sed, “A’ll naw bae drinkin the watter.’
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Stewart, Kenny The Bread Van, (Facebook 2020) Ulster, poetry
ye will never forget, whilst drinkin yer tae in wee sips.
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@TheFarrierPhil tweeted
@raiphsays I wus jus drinkin soop to Raiph, an I wus jus f (2021) twitter link