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Use in varieties of Scots

let's Corpus occurrences Central Doric / Northern Orkney Shetland Southern Ulster
Occurences normalised per million words70.6 83.2 48 69.6 0 103.4 66.4
Number of occurrences229165 32 7 0 10 15
Number of authors75 45 16 4 4 7

Occurrences of let's in Corpus

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Central

Clark, Thomas Alice's Adventirs in Wunnerlaun, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010708) Central, prose
said, in a wee quiet voice, "Let's git tae the shore, eh, an the on page 23
ah've goat tae grow up again! Let's see-how'm ah gonnae manage it on page 42
ean cup," pit in the Hatter: "let's aw move wan space alang." on page 73

3 matches

Clark, Sara Echo and Narcissus, (Evertype 2021 ISBN: 978-1782012702) Central, poetry
Let's gan doon the close on page 12
"Let's get the tent," ye said, on page 66

2 matches

Robson, Frances Lallans 82 - The Locomotive, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, poetry
Let's gie it laldy! - Thir's nae t on page 30

1 matches

McQueer, Chris HWFG, (404 Ink 2012 ISBN: 978-1912489107) Central, prose
impers. She's goat a riddy. '"Let's just sit up the back.' on page 5
hawf whisper tae the boays. 'Let's kick this aff.' on page 25
ing up an doon oan the spot. 'Let's fuckin dae this.' on page 31

3 matches

Armstrong, Graeme Young Team, (Picador 2020 ISBN: 978-1529017366) Central, prose
'Mon, fuck it, let's go n git these fuckin hings d on page 16
settlin, the big cunt. 'So, ' let's do things a wee bit different on page 52

2 matches

Muir, Glenn The McFables: Selected Aesop's Fables in Scots, (self-published 2015 ISBN: 978-1519739216) Central, poetry
"Let's race frae here tae Embra toon on page 29

1 matches

Beekman, Tony Lallans 85 - The Belt, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
'Okay, let's go ower the hamewark,' Mr. Ma on page 40

2 matches

Begg, James A. Alison's Jants in Ferlieland, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010845) Central, prose
up," interrupted the Hatter: "Let's move roun the table a bit." on page 44

2 matches

Paisley, Janet Not For Glory, (Canongate 2001 ISBN: 978-1841951744) Central, prose
he DI sat back in his chair. 'Let's hear Johnny's story, will we? on page 1

1 matches

Clark, Thomas Eemis Stane 2 - Editorial: A Twa Wey Street, (Eemis Stane 2023) Central, prose
e is the sangster's lugs. Sae let's be pragmatic aboot it, for a on page 3

3 matches

Paterson, Stuart A. Wheen: New and Collected Poems, (Ulster-Scots Community Network 2023 ISBN: 978-1838480431) Central, poetry
let's no gie up as gauners on page 27
s great! The weather's grand! Let's gan a hurl doon tae the stran on page 77

8 matches

Stevenson, Gerda Quines: Poems in tribute to women of Scotland, (Luath 2020 ISBN: 978-1913025502) Central, poetry
an let's see if yell beir the gree!' I on page 38

1 matches

Cohen, Susan Wee Scottish Book o' Pure Stoatin' Joy, (The Wee Book Company 2019 ISBN: 978-1916491588) Central, prose
LET'S GIT FOO O! THE JOYS! When wus on page

5 matches

Cunningham, Lucy nothing but a set of eyes for stars - Swedish Fish, (Association for Scottish Literature 2023 ISBN: 978-1906841546) Central, prose
er family were all the same. 'Let's get some grub doon you, eh, h on page 42

1 matches

Sayers, Ross Daisy on the Outer Line, (Gob Stopper (Cranachan) 2020 ISBN: 978-1911279778) Central - Glasgow, prose
'Let's hear what you've got, please: on page 4

1 matches

Pennie, Len Poyums, (Canongate Books 2024 ISBN: 978-1805301387) Central - Aberdeen, poetry
Let's play pretend that we pairtit on page 32
The nicht's still young, let's hae some fun, on page 55
At ease, soldier, let's leave this war civil. on page 83

3 matches

Johnstone, Shane The Gods of Frequency, (Arkbound 2020 ISBN: 978-1912092826) Central, prose
come aheid wi the treatment. Let's git these hings right tae fuc on page 3

5 matches

Grae, Emma The Tongue She Speaks, (Luath 2022 ISBN: 978-1804250242) Central, prose
'Let's play a game, Scott says tae C on page 7

2 matches

Fitt, Matthew Roald Dahl Reekin Rhymes, (Itchy Coo 2018 ISBN: 978-1785301834) Central, weans
'Let's tak a dauner doon the street on page 30
Let's check it oot a second time. on page 34

2 matches

Hubbard, Tom The Flechitorium, (Grace Note 2017 ISBN: 9781907676932) Central - East Central, poetry
uilty ti think like that, but let's face it, whit wis there for s on page 70

1 matches

Burnett, Colin A Working Class State of Mind, (Piermont 2021 ISBN: 978-1914090158) Central - East Coast, prose
"Come on!" she hud said "Let's make an appointment at RBS." on page 60

1 matches

Donovan, Anne Matilda In Scots, (Itchy Coo 2019 ISBN: 978-1785302350) Central, weans
ips nervously wi his napkin. 'Let's aw gang thegether tae look,' on page 39
sel a jotter and a pencil and let's see how clivvir ye are.' on page 44
knees. "Turn on the telly and let's huv nae mair blethers.' on page 49
hale class, 'let's leave the sums fur a whilie a on page 70
en,' he snashed. 'Come in and let's get it ower.' Miss Honey step on page 88
Also on pages 135, 173, 183, 187, 193, 209, 210
14 matches

McHardy, Stuart The Wey Forrit, (Luath 2017 ISBN: 978-1912147014) Central, prose
heritage o awbuddie here, sae let's uise that tae encourage fowk on page 51
he same boat, d'ye think? Bit let's look insteid at the support ' on page 120
e sae traisured an respeckit. Let's jist think on whit is bein se on page 126

3 matches

Thomson, Mark Bard fae thi buildin site, (Luath 2007 ISBN: 978-1906307141) Central - Dundee, poetry
as friends, let's no firgit an on page 11
history, let's no mak it a on page 25
let's keep oor language close it ha on page 57

7 matches

McHardy, Stuart Speakin o Dundee: Tales Tellt Aroun the Toun, (Luath 2010 ISBN: 978-1-906817-25-1) Central - Dundee, prose
roat. 'That's aw richt by me, let's get stairtit.' on page 87
'C'mon, let's awa,' said Jake. on page 101

2 matches

Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2021 ISBN: 978-1916117921) Central - Renfrew, prose
et - plus why is it if a boy let's rip aw the other boys think h on page 89
said Karen. Well, said ma da, Let's see if the on page 169

2 matches

Fitt, Matthew Chairlie and the Chocolate Works, (Itchy Coo 2016 ISBN: 978-1-78530-083-7) Central, prose
ks' room efter their supper, 'let's hear wha's foond them.' on page 36
mmin back intae bed at last. 'Let's aw hear exactly whit it says. on page 59
are sweeties that look roond. Let's hae a keek.' on page 120
'Let's hope it's the tap hauf,' said on page 151
And Mr Toad and let's say howdy on page 159

5 matches

Clark, Thomas Diary o a Wimpy Wean, (Itchy Coo 2018 ISBN: 978-1785302145) Central, weans
HMM... LET'S CHECK IT AGAIN. on page 20

1 matches

Wilson, Rab Accent O the Mind, (Luath 2006 ISBN: 978-1905222322) Central - New Cumnock, poetry
Tak tent, let's hope tae Christ they're mibbe on page 42
Let's build a fence aroond St. Paul on page 93
But let's cut tae the chase! Here's whi on page 103
n aside but, nou settle doon, let's get serious fir a meenit. on page 105
Sae let's pit some leemit tae this gree on page 107
Also on pages 116, 118, 121, 144
9 matches

Fitt, Matthew Geordie's Mingin Medicine, (Itchy Coo 2007 ISBN: 978-1845021603) Central, weans
'Let's get gaun, then!' skirled Geor on page 14
Wha kens? No me. Let's hing on and see. on page 16
me anither dose, ma lad, and let's gang through the roof" on page 48
his chair. 'Come on, Geordie! Let's get gaun! And the first thing on page 75
e did it, Geordie,' he said. 'Let's get tae it. Shaw me exactly h on page 78
Also on pages 79, 80, 81
9 matches

Chisnall, Edward F. H. Yer Ain, The Young Yins and the Auld Yin, (Evertype 2021 ISBN: 978-1782012764) Central - Glasgow, poetry
Let's raise a silent gless than tae on page 72
Wi let's pretend continents and storms on page 76

2 matches

Townsley, Jane Joe's Cloud an Ither Stuff, (lulu.com 2014 ISBN: 978-1326001612) Central - Perth, prose
"Let's go an see the chickens," I sa on page 71
"Mr Unicorn, let's go on a wee journey tae Earth on page 97

2 matches

Robertson, James The Hoose at Pooh's Neuk, (Itchy Coo 2010 ISBN: 978-1845022945) Central, weans
e whit I hae been thinkin is: Let's bigg him a hoose.' on page 7
tichter and mair like a neuk. Let's awa.' on page 8
'Weel, let's awa tae see Heehaw, said Wee on page 24
'Weel, let's cry it saxteen,' said Rabbit. on page 35
yersel, Pooh,' said Rabbit. 'Let's hae it.' on page 91
Also on pages 98, 107, 115, 120
10 matches

Robertson, James The Sleekit Mr Tod, (Itchy Coo 2008 ISBN: 978-1845021986) Central, weans
in aboot here waitin on that. Let's howk him oot.' on page 14
id! Staund back! Settle doon! Let's dae this richt First aff, awb on page 40
, jiggin aboot heich-skeich. "Let's hae a haill side o bacon. Tha on page 55
nk ye,' said Mr Tod. 'And noo let's get wired in aboot this howki on page 60

4 matches

Clark, Thomas The Boggin Beginnin, (Itchy Coo 2021 ISBN: 978-1785303524) Central, weans
an here. "Awricht," he said. "Let's get aw this firewidd chopped on page 61
"Weel, let's gang hame, bairns," Judge Str on page 159

2 matches

Grae, Emma Be guid tae yer Mammy, (Unbound Digital 2021 ISBN: 978-1789651171) Central, prose
te shirt and black troosers. 'Let's gie yer mammy some peace.' on page xiii
'Let's say bye tae Cathy and then le on page 13
'Let's huv a swatch o Bettie's flooe on page 111
s roond ma back. It's Cathy. 'Let's get gaun,' she says. 'Ah need on page 116

4 matches

Milne, W. S. Lallans 78 - Mary, Queen o Scotland, Pairt I, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Central, script
Jean: Let's see then - your faither, on page 28
Balfour: Let's ging (ti Douglas) on page 35
Let's staund haundfast thegither no on page 73

3 matches

Niven, Liz Stravaigin, (Luath 2001 ISBN: 978-1905222704) Central, poetry
blueness o each tae his ain, Let's reborn this kintra fir oor do on page 42

1 matches

McCrory, Pat Lallans 57 - Jimsie’s Maw’s Soup, (Lallans Magazine 2000) Central - Cowcaddens, poetry
Said the Provost "Let's see, but listen tae me," on page 29

1 matches

Fitt, Matthew Hercules: Bampots and Heroes, (Itchy Coo 2005) Central - Dundee, weans
on then, Buhl," he shoutit. "Let's see whit ye've gote." on page 31

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
"Let's see if she can feel that wee on page 13

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
"Let's see if yer belly's as big as on page 33

1 matches

Hershaw, William Lallans 56 - In The Classroom, (Lallans Magazine 2000) Central, prose
right then 2C," he blustert, "let's go over your examples." on page 37

1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 168, (self-published 2007) Central, newspaper
"Let's go back to the beginning agai
1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 178, (self-published 2008) Central, newspaper
nor dukes nor gentry either." Let's howp things haes chynged thae
1 matches

Waddell, John Halesome Farin, (iUniverse 2004 ISBN: 978-0595330119) Central - Perth, poetry
Let's see their words backed up by
tae tak an aipple. Here, let's look,
let's see whit there's tae dae oots
3 matches

Clark, Thomas Wha's Like Us?, (Bella Caledonia 2017) Central - Bellshill, blog
icht nou, we dinnae even ken. Let's fund oot.
1 matches

Clark, Thomas Yes Nae Mair, (Bella Caledonia 2016) Central - Bellshill, blog
he better. Haud Forrit mebbe. Let's Dae It. Me, ah've a wee hanke
n ended it that wey, cause - let's face it - that's whit we're
. Weel, we've got the chance. Let's throw awa the script. Let's j
throw awa the script. Let's just dae it.
4 matches

Clark, Thomas A Scots Pairlament?, (Bella Caledonia 2016) Central - Bellshill, blog
d makkin it a trilingual yin. Let's no add tae the mischief bi br
equation, they'll say; fact, let's nip the hale thing in the bud
s high time for a chynge, and let's stairt wi oor pairlament. A s
3 matches

Bremner, Stewart Haud Yer Wheesht?, (Bella Caledonia 2018) Central, blog
lets mak it easy on oorsels. Let's dae this yin stap at a time.
1 matches

Donovan, Anne Buddha Da - Chapter 1 Anne Marie, (Canongate 2009 ISBN: 978-1847673459) Central - Glasgow, prose
'Let's get ooty here, Da.' Ah starti
1 matches

McKillop, Roger The Flemings o’ Dalnoid, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Edinburgh, poetry
Let's aw' drink a toast,
1 matches

McKillop, Roger The Staff, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
Let's praise explorin’ heroes,
1 matches

McKillop, Roger Ma Heroes o' Music, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
Sae let's unite!
1 matches

Bratchpiece, Neil The Wee Man Ft. Leo - Parliamo Glasgow, (YouTube 2014) Central - Glasgow, poetry
Scoobyless tube ye, let's
Let's go a donder yonder up roon to
2 matches

@alistairdunn tweeted
season. last for a few month. let's finish it in style, 5-0 win!(2016) search twitter

@g_hibby tweeted
Year to yersel' Allie.. Yep, let's hope so... Glad tae see the b (2023) twitter link
y best to you and yours.. And let's hope for better fare from Eas (2022) twitter link

@RickHJohnston tweeted
air power tae yer elbuck. And let's STOP PAYING SCOTS TAXES TO LO (2022) twitter link
Let's all laugh at Labour! Or ye'd (2022) twitter link
ringing bells amang the sane. Let's GTF oot o this backward- look (2022) twitter link

@rosa_alba_macd tweeted
ungarian) oh I have some tofu let's throw that and a carrot i(2020) search twitter

@OliphantWullie tweeted
@meljomur @SoupCruncher Let's face it. There's really only (2022) twitter link

@DABArbuckle tweeted
ills tae close for twa weeks. Let's see if the newspapers react w(2020) search twitter

@weenell3 tweeted
e shrunk in the tumble dryer! Let's face it he's the only one who (2022) twitter link

Doric

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 84 - Jamie’s Day Oot, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Doric, prose
far wad Whudney be fae here? Let's see noo - ' on page 41
'Noo let's see, fit's this shoppie selli on page 43
'Noo, let's see,' said Jamie ti hissel. ' on page 44

3 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 85 - The Clash o the Titans, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Doric, prose
e of our plenipotent Senatus. Let's hear it, then.' on page 55

1 matches

Robertson, George C. Lallans 87 - Bluid An Banter, (Lallans Magazine 2015) Doric, script
dinnae ken aboot ane anither. Let's hae a chat afore ye go oot be on page 40

2 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 68 - Gordon’s Gairden, (Lallans Magazine 2006) Doric, prose
began Mary, "an at wid be - let's see noo - mair nor sivinty y on page 35

1 matches

Morrison, Gordon Thi Lyfe An Tyme's O An Enshoar Loon, (Authorhouse 2006 ISBN: 978-1425955397) Doric - Boddam, prose
ist get's on we hee's job, or let's an evin incourages onybudy el on page 18

1 matches

Lawrie, Alistair Caal Cries, (Drunk Muse Press 2023 ISBN: 978-1399964678) Doric - Stonehaven, poetry
Said ane. "Let's gang an hae oor fill on page 45

1 matches

Manson, John Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Doric - Dumfries, poetry
'Let's not bother on page 116

1 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Hale an Hairty, (Argo Publishing 2011 ISBN: 978-0954615345) Doric - Inverurie, prose
time and a place for humour ~ let's just hope that one day you'll on page 74

1 matches

Whyte, Brian The Bottles, (Independently published 2020 ISBN: 979-8612647218) Doric, poetry
Let's go oot an walk i' dug, afore on page 68
Let's kid on we canna see his face on page 82
Let's aa get up an jig tae a sang on page 143

7 matches

Byrne, Catherine Alice's Mishanters in e Land o Farlies, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010609) Doric - Caithness, prose
cup," interrupted e Hatter: "Let's all move wan place on." on page 71

1 matches

Shepherd, Robbie Harknin tae the braw souns, (John Benjamin 2000) Doric, newspaper
Let's dance again
1 matches

Blackhall, Sheena The Quarry, (Lochlands 2007) Doric, prose
ssie says tae the green ane: 'Let's gyang the nicht awa tae the l
," the auld wummin telt him. "Let's hear fit the chiel here's win
2 matches

The Mannie Fae Unco The Diary o a Feel at the Skweel, (unco.scot 2021) Doric, prose
ype o questions I'd speir but let's say they rockit the teacher's
1 matches

@FaeFoggie tweeted
Twa hoors ti ging. Let's see if we can get mair fowk t(2019) search twitter

@72redz1903 tweeted
RT @IndyTom3 : Mon Scotland, let's get Tae fuck out this union p (2020) twitter link

@beast_afc tweeted
C All I ask for is intensity. Let's raise the roof. Everyone tae (2020) search twitter
e will be no sitting allowed. Let's bounce this place. https://t.(2020) search twitter
@AberdeenFC Let's dae it fur #ebbe #heavenlydan(2020) search twitter
@BBCSportsound I'm we Willie. Let's tak a stand and #standfree at(2020) search twitter
@AberdeenFC Let's hope it's a repeat. Tak yer c(2020) search twitter

@glenlivetloon tweeted
through the pandemic? But no, let's take key people's focus away (2020) search twitter

@McGoo1888 tweeted
Let's be honest ...the English are (2022) twitter link

Orkney

Sclater, Kathryn Gallows Ha - Five Signs, (Abersee Press 2022) Orkney, poetry
Let's see hoo many you fulfil - on page 15

1 matches

Norquoy, Greer Gallows Ha - The Weather Dance, (Abersee Press 2022) Orkney, poetry
Noo the fiddler's ready let's begin wans more, on page 28

1 matches

Parkins, Hazel Seven Year O Yule Days, (H and M Parkins 2002 ISBN: 978-0954363505) Orkney, poetry
"Okay. Let's try again," he croaked, "bit on page 8
the pick-up, boys, so, queek, let's jump aboard. on page 64
ringtime, we patiently wait ~ let's cuddie up close and hibernate on page 76

3 matches

Butler, Vera Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
But let's get back to the Van. Aggie pi on page 30

1 matches

Norquoy, Greer Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
Noo the fiddler's ready let's begin wans more on page 154

1 matches

Southern

Tindal, Betty Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Southern - Dumfries, poetry
Let's see now- on page 152
Let's walk the line o the tide lass on page 161

2 matches

Wilson, Rab Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Southern - Dumfries, poetry
Let's no think too much oan the fut on page 208

1 matches

Halfpenny, Cameron Ahlice's Adveenturs in Wunderlaant, (Evertype 2015 ISBN: 978-1782010876) Southern - Borders, prose
aw th hings Ah yist tae ken. Let's sei: fowr times five is twaal on page 18
cup," interrupted th Hatter: "let's aw shifty yin place alang." on page 73
"Let's gaun oan wi th game," th Quee on page 91
. An th Gryphon added "Richt, let's hear some o eer adveenturs." on page 102

5 matches

@StuartPoet tweeted
UlsterScotsAgen @Ulster_Scots let's get mair at it an in buiks, s (2020) twitter link
@at_ulster Braw, duin. An let's no mismind the Scots leid an (2020) search twitter

Ulster

King, Angeline Dusty Bluebells Scots Edition, (Leschenault Press 2022 ISBN: 978-1922670540) Ulster - Larne, prose
kle. "Come on," said Maisie. "Let's git ye oot o the coul." She s on page 2
"Let's git ye to the doctor," said A on page 36
me intae ma heed. Niver mine. Let's git some o thon broth frae ye on page 56
'Let's mak this a ruim fur the new M on page 57

6 matches

Morrison-Smyth, Anne Alice's Carrants in Wunnerlan, (Evertype 2013 ISBN: 978-1-78201-011-1) Ulster - Ballymoney, prose
"Come, let's try the furst figure!" said t on page 99

1 matches

Ulster-Scots Language Society Tha Fower Gospels, (Ullans Press 2016 ISBN: 978-1-905281-25-1) Ulster, prose
"Let's gang ower tae tha ither side on page 83
ed we wur here tae see thïs, let's big thrie sheltèrs, yin for on page 86

2 matches

Ferguson, Roy Rhymes frae Rathfrilan: A Wheen o Poames, (self-published 2022 ISBN: 979-8796193099) Ulster, poetry
Let's nae waste their courage, let' on page 33

3 matches

Dornan, Stephen Ode Tae 2021 , (twitter 2022) Ulster - Comber, poetry
Let's see what ye're aboot ‘22!
1 matches

@fairfaaye tweeted
Woodpigeon) giving her lilty? Let's hear some others if you know (2020) search twitter

@the_gellick tweeted
e ony Ulster Scots in France? Let's hae nane o this crack aboot n (2014) twitter link

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