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joab Corpus occurrences Central Doric / Northern Orkney Shetland Southern Ulster
Occurences normalised per million words35 49.3 13.6 0 0 10.3 26.6
Number of occurrences11296 9 0 0 1 6
Number of authors29 22 5 1 1

Occurrences of joab in Corpus

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Central

Robertson, James Black Cuddy, (Scottish Book Trust 2019) Central, prose
a bite? I'm a cleg, that's ma joab. Whit'll ye gie me tae mak me on page 3

1 matches

Bennett, Peter nobody remembers the birdman - Stovies, (Association for Scottish Literature 2022) Central, prose
rin the paperwork an chaingin joab numbers tae show that ye wurn on page 9

1 matches

McQueer, Chris HWFG, (404 Ink 2012 ISBN: 978-1912489107) Central, prose
ms an that; ah need tae get a joab. It's mah maw that's been oan on page 59
asel, Ye know wit? Nae fuckin joab is worth this, Ah pull mah tr on page 61
tae god, mate, if ah get this joab ah'll be ragin.' The guy joos on page 103
n the van. This is only a wee joab, son. Ah'll get the next one. on page 104

7 matches

Connor, Charles P. Lallans 90 - Serendipity, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Central, prose
Aw bugger. 'S that no an awfy joab? Mah watch maun be rinnin sla on page 27

2 matches

Mc, Keeks Contermacious Temerity, (Dreich 2023 ISBN: 978-1-873-412190) Central, poetry
tit an keen tae dae a bang up joab on page 5
Is it gettin the tap joab quick? on page 18
t oer his abeelity at his day-joab on page 45

3 matches

Fitt, Matthew Roald Dahl Reekin Rhymes, (Itchy Coo 2018 ISBN: 978-1785301834) Central, weans
Her husband's joab wis makkin jam on page 12
And got a joab there pretty soon on page 24
(Guid joab he hadnae ate her stays). on page 36

3 matches

Burnett, Colin A Working Class State of Mind, (Piermont 2021 ISBN: 978-1914090158) Central - East Coast, prose
n Show. We grow up, work in a joab that serves tae kill our spir on page 24
ompose masel. Which wis a gid joab tae because She looked as if on page 31
illy washer' wisnae ma actual joab title. on page 38
week ah wis suspended fae ma joab pendin an investigation and i on page 61
"Ah loast ma joab" ah tell him. on page 63
Also on pages 65, 87, 122, 130
10 matches

McHardy, Stuart The Wey Forrit, (Luath 2017 ISBN: 978-1912147014) Central, prose
Langauge Resource Centre his joab wis tae promote the Mither Tu on page I
Over Scotland y, dis a grand joab o showein jist hou relentless on page 50
hat allous London tae dae its joab launderin the siller fer croo on page 56
y isnae a requirement fer the joab tells ye aw ye need tae ken. on page 75
y warkin class lad that got a joab oot in the Empire, there were on page 147

5 matches

Thomson, Mark Bard fae thi buildin site, (Luath 2007 ISBN: 978-1906307141) Central - Dundee, poetry
An Neil Paterson made a grand joab o thi illustrations, eh wiz w on page i
Jist thi fuckin joab, that ill dae me, on page 18
Withoot me you wid be oot o a joab on page 48
ti mak this joab complete. on page 62

4 matches

Niven, Liz Lallans 59 - Painting the Forth Bridge: A Search for Scottish Identity, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, newspaper
oncil thocht he shuid; in his joab as Writer-in-Residence, scrie on page 84

1 matches

McHardy, Stuart Speakin o Dundee: Tales Tellt Aroun the Toun, (Luath 2010 ISBN: 978-1-906817-25-1) Central - Dundee, prose
h wis a richt dirty an smelly joab - there wis ae fear that the on page 36
g an makkin it clear that his joab was on the line gin he didnae on page 48
ae tak responsibility for the joab as it wisnae pairt o the norm on page 59

5 matches

Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2021 ISBN: 978-1916117921) Central - Renfrew, prose
elujah fur that. Huv yi got a joab tae go tae, said Charlene. Na on page 58
At least Kirsty's da's goat a joab. Yeah, said Harpreet, Thir's on page 97

3 matches

Fitt, Matthew Chairlie and the Chocolate Works, (Itchy Coo 2016 ISBN: 978-1-78530-083-7) Central, prose
ainly wan in the faimly wi a joab. He warked in a toothpaste fa on page 5
Baffie tried tae get anither joab. But he had nae luck. In the on page 46
tae hae squirrels tae dae the joab, Are they no jist wunnerfu, t on page 126

3 matches

Wilson, Rab Accent O the Mind, (Luath 2006 ISBN: 978-1905222322) Central - New Cumnock, poetry
Nae joab security, leevin in fear - on page 68
Then ah dodged away oan joab creation, on page 78
race hud secured fir hissel a joab as a scribe, or scriba quaest on page 101
Nae fear when ah'm oan the joab that her man'll appear, on page 115

5 matches

Grae, Emma The Tongue She Speaks, (Scots Language Centre 2021) Central, poetry
huv hauf a chance at a decent joab. on page 35
aff his arse and get a normal joab - or at least sign oan. on page 39

2 matches

Robertson, James The Sleekit Mr Tod, (Itchy Coo 2008 ISBN: 978-1845021986) Central, weans
. Caw cannie noo...that's the joab... And hoo aboot twa-three br on page 54
ver we're through wi yin last joab.' on page 57

2 matches

Grae, Emma Be guid tae yer Mammy, (Unbound Digital 2021 ISBN: 978-1789651171) Central, prose
'It's a mammy's joab tae know everyhin gaun oan in on page 29
Maybe ye'll get yersel a nice joab in a fancy shop,' Mammy said. on page 53
ixty, and Sandra does a great joab fur the community an aw as a on page 63

4 matches

Harrison, Jean Lallans 59 - BARRY SCHUIL 1928 - 1934, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central - East Lothian, prose
Angus whaur he had gotten the joab o caretaker. Fine weel Ah min on page 120

1 matches

Niven, Liz Stravaigin, (Luath 2001 ISBN: 978-1905222704) Central, poetry
e're oot o the rid. A'd get a joab if A could bit A cannie, A'm on page 45
aun doon the dole an gettin a joab an ma ain independence bit sh on page 46

2 matches

Connor, Charles P. Lallans 82 - Nae Guid Ettle, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, prose
Ah gat ower auld fur a richt joab," he telt fowk. on page 16
baund's views, bit it wis ma joab tae keep fowk alive whitivver on page 18

2 matches

Robertson, James The Deil, (Scottish Book Trust 2018) Central, prose
joab, but that includes washin the
1 matches

Hardie, George Lallans 81 - Annie and the New Chairs, (Lallans Magazine 2012) Central, prose
Goad, is that the time. Guid joab ye spoke ti me. Time Ah was o
1 matches

Campbell, Karen Gie it laldy, (Bella Caledonia 2016) Central - Glasgow, blog
mainstream media tae dae its joab, and gies journalism and scru
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Clyde Built, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
at aboot gettin a bloody real joab ya half-wit, ye?’ ah sais.
1 matches

Bennett, Peter The Guru an Zander, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
‘Good joab ye came, every cunt’s like
1 matches

Bennett, Peter The Bools, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
young Daniel get oan wae his joab he wis startin?’ Tam sais a
d right enough. Haudin doon a joab’ll staun him in good stead,
2 matches

Bennett, Peter Graftin, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
the address Robertson fae the joab centre gave me. He sais ye ca
1 matches

Bennett, Peter McShane's Reprieve, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
ast time ah met him aboot his joab - some fuckin microchip, com
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Rude Awakenings (Part two of two), (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
We batter intae the joab centre wae minutes tae spare.
mate. Ah think ah’ve goat a joab.’ He looks at me wae an int
2 matches

Bennett, Peter Rude Awakenings (Part one of two), (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
‘Since they brought in this Joab Seeker’s Allowance, it’s
1 matches

Grae, Emma Dancin wi the Rhona, (unbound.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
e know whit? We can stick yer joab where the sun don’t shine.
This is clearly a two wumman joab.
2 matches

Shoor Caan, Angus Coont Thum: A hunner an' oad McLimericks, (self-published 2012 ISBN: 978-1480242425) Central - Ardrossan, poetry
ryin’ tae pap me oot e’ a joab Doon et the Dungeon disco nig
1 matches

Ewen, Allan Murphy’s Law, (The Sair Fecht 2014) Central, blog
he Labour Perty wis daein its joab as a Socialist Perty wi’in
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Stovies, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
rin the paperwork an chaingin joab numbers tae show that ye wurn
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Arabian Monkfish (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
keeps sayin he’ll get me a joab if ah want but ah telt him he
1 matches

McNulty, Victoria Hame, (Scottish Poetry Library 2022) Central, poetry
Jumping through Joab Centre hoops
1 matches

Burnett, Colin Cardboard Gangster - Part 1, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
when he kin actually git the joab done’’
lled you’re the man fur the joab. What are we talkin aboot, eh
2 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 3, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
they’ve done a commendable joab bringin this park intae the t
epin the place well kept. Gid joab tae cos ah’ve goat oor tea
2 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 5, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
ncy motor while gittin a hand joab fae some super model hus ma b
1 matches

@mcfarlane_irene tweeted
hael, ye're daen a richt braw joab as Scots Scriever. An A'm sha(2018) search twitter

@annieones tweeted
yae back. The Doc did a great joab tae. Lookin furwaird tae the (2021) twitter link
tae be made!Yer daein a fine joab cauin them oot. (2021) twitter link
??? yer baith daein an amazon joab. Thanks hen xxx (2021) twitter link

@kennethbryce184 tweeted
that - oh naaturall dis the joab jist the same lol (2020) twitter link
g time - aye a straight thru joab there likes lol (2020) twitter link

Doric

Robertson, George C. Lallans 87 - Bluid An Banter, (Lallans Magazine 2015) Doric, script
e rest's a suckin an squeezin joab. on page 40

1 matches

Hamilton, Roddy Lallans 58 - Cyaard, the Tattie Doodle, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Doric, prose
usly. "If ye kin dae a better joab than this," ah said tae the l on page 118

2 matches

Blackhall, Sheena The Quarry, (Lochlands 2007) Doric, prose
war gart gree tae the antrin joab – myndin the crèche mebbe,
1 matches

Johnson, Mary Lallans 59 - Furst Time, (Lallans Magazine 2004) Doric - Aberdeenshire, prose
an he wiz oan for ‘daein a joab.’ Bit first we hid tae ‘c
it! This eftimin were daein a joab!”
“Whit joab?”
3 matches

@JamieFairbairn1 tweeted
eels an bairns shouldna see a joab hauf deen' (2020) twitter link
mpliment, this een dis a guid joab fer the noreast. https://t.co (2020) twitter link

Southern

@StuartPoet tweeted
e better and yer daein a braw joab! Lemme ken if Ah can help oot(2020) search twitter

Ulster

Crozier, Ian Recomendations fer an Ulster-Scots plen fer oor leid, heirskeip an’ culture, (communities-ni.gov.uk 2022) Ulster, government
e Personnel Specification an' Joab Description on page 11
* A commissioner joab bes shaped bae wha gets the j on page 60
e Personnel Specification an' Joab on page 61

6 matches

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