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pullin Corpus occurrences Central Doric / Northern Orkney Shetland Southern Ulster
Occurences normalised per million words32.7 31.3 54 0 5.8 31 17.7
Number of occurrences10561 36 0 1 3 4
Number of authors33 17 10 1 2 3

Occurrences of pullin in Corpus

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Central

Bennett, Peter nobody remembers the birdman - Stovies, (Association for Scottish Literature 2022) Central, prose
kin up the shattered frame an pullin the photie oot. on page 8

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Armstrong, Graeme Young Team, (Picador 2020 ISBN: 978-1529017366) Central, prose
takin drugs, or advice aboot pullin lassies, reads like a ghost s on page 11
e middle ae the table n we're pullin rounds wae it. We aw git para on page 32
tryin tae kiss Monica, n hur pullin away. He's laughin, puttin hi on page 39

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Paisley, Janet Not For Glory, (Canongate 2001 ISBN: 978-1841951744) Central, prose
, shoutin, fightin, sometimes pullin the bark aff the trees or wre on page 1

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Johnstone, Shane The Gods of Frequency, (Arkbound 2020 ISBN: 978-1912092826) Central, prose
lick ay the indicator, an wir pullin ayr at a bleak petrol station on page 2

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Burnett, Colin A Working Class State of Mind, (Piermont 2021 ISBN: 978-1914090158) Central - East Coast, prose
wir slips as the hing begins pullin awey fae the rest ae the fiel on page 42
Maggie. Who, as per, wis busy pullin pints. She wis yin ae they fi on page 72
widnae huv hinked twice aboot pullin the trigger." on page 82
gie wis stood behind it, busy pullin pints. The baith ae thum wur on page 98
he says. "The only hing worth pullin in here is a pint. Grab a sea on page 103
Also on pages 167, 172
7 matches

Donovan, Anne Matilda In Scots, (Itchy Coo 2019 ISBN: 978-1785302350) Central, weans
' the motor and the motor wis pullin awa wi the tyres skraichin. T on page 232

1 matches

Ross, Derek Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Central - Dumfries, poetry
It is pullin this auld cottage on page 202

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McQueer, Chris Hings - Short Stories 'n That, (404 Ink 2017 ISBN: 978-0995623866) Central - Glesga, prose
i a flourish, like a magician pullin oot a bouquet ae flowers. on page 173

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Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2021 ISBN: 978-1916117921) Central - Renfrew, prose
ldnae stop girnin an she kept pullin the shoes aff an flingin them on page 12
me haudin ontae her hauns an pullin her alang. on page 14
ht in there kickin up shit an pullin me ootae school if need be. on page 81
OOO, he said, then he startet pullin faces. Ah mean it, ah tolt hi on page 85
it hadnae been fur Laura Kyle pullin me aff her. Don't you EVER sa on page 101
Also on pages 169
7 matches

Clark, Thomas Diary o a Wimpy Wean, (Itchy Coo 2018 ISBN: 978-1785302145) Central, weans
but I could NEVER get awa wi pullin ony o that stuff on him. on page 21

1 matches

Grae, Emma The Tongue She Speaks, (Scots Language Centre 2021) Central, poetry
e gat ye a present,' he says, pullin oot a book. 'Well, it's yers on page 27
en ah should o been in class, pullin the weeds oot their floo'er p on page 37

2 matches

Townsley, Jane Joe's Cloud an Ither Stuff, (lulu.com 2014 ISBN: 978-1326001612) Central - Perth, prose
van jist in time, fer she wis pullin a tartan heidsquare oan an tr on page 24
ted hammerin at the cooker an pullin bits aff an throwin them inta on page 25
w, but her an her sister were pullin a flanker." "Whit are ye oan on page 46

3 matches

Clark, Thomas The Boggin Beginnin, (Itchy Coo 2021 ISBN: 978-1785303524) Central, weans
sh, but keepin Coont Olaf fae pullin a fly wan on them in order ta on page 84
the bad nemmes o the day, or pullin the hair oot his heid, or bol on page 99
man wi gey short hair wha wis pullin on a lang rope, attached tae on page 134

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Grae, Emma Be guid tae yer Mammy, (Unbound Digital 2021 ISBN: 978-1789651171) Central, prose
ays, openin his briefcase and pullin oot a stethoscope. 'I'll make on page xvi
rk between you two,' he said, pullin a convincin facial expression on page 58

2 matches

Fleemin, Sandy Economic Theory, (sandyfleming.org 2003) Central - East Lothian, prose
iffer o sharn an perfume, her pullin her haun awa like fae a het m
1 matches

Fleemin, Sandy Shudder at the Niffer, (sandyfleming.org 2003) Central - East Lothian, prose
Pullin awa fae verb/noun differs nou
1 matches

Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2020) Central, prose
ldnae stop girnin an she kept pullin the shoes aff an flingin them
me haudin ontae her hauns an pullin her alang.
2 matches

Bennett, Peter Liberties (Part Two), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
s is stoappin at the Gorbals, pullin intae a street just aff Balla
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Liberties (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
hen a van buzzes by his arse, pullin oer tae the kerb. ‘Whit’s
sh aboot at a cunt an Joe’s pullin him back. It’s a couple ay
2 matches

Bennett, Peter Clyde Built, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
mooth. ‘Ssshh.’ he sais, pullin at me. ‘Get back here oot t
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Sharks, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
Ah didnae know if he wis pullin ma leg or no, so ah startit l
1 matches

Bennett, Peter The Party ay the Year (Part Two), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
k holes wae their ain gravity pullin at me, an he stares right int
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Carpe Diem, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
master, snappin its teeth an pullin away fae him, the tension oan
1 matches

Bennett, Peter The Guru an Zander, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
tily oot tae the street afore pullin the door back doon wae a scre
1 matches

Bennett, Peter The Bothy (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
ais, catchin up tae McDade an pullin him back by his shoulder.
re ur less.’ McDade shrugs, pullin oot a bottle ay Bucky fae his
2 matches

Bennett, Peter The Bools, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
her. Too bloody interestit in pullin drivers oer fur no wearin the
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Rude Awakenings (Part one of two), (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
s, an a variety ay methods ay pullin it aff. He’s nothin, if no
1 matches

Donovan, Anne Buddha Da - Chapter 1 Anne Marie, (Canongate 2009 ISBN: 978-1847673459) Central - Glasgow, prose
oor last yin, Mrs Shields wis pullin oot all the stops. Ma ma wis
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Coyle Loyal, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
dug bears its teeth, gravity pullin at its slebbers, formin a str
tae the laces ay ma trainie, pullin it aff.
e lanky streak ay piss, Monty pullin a sword oot fae behind the ar
3 matches

Smith, Jamie Animal Ferm: Chapters I to III, (Mak Forrit 2021) Central, prose
till nicht he wis pushin and pullin, aye at the bit whaur the war
1 matches

Kurtoglu, Wulf Braken Fences, (Caroline Macafee 2011 ISBN: B006JE3UQW) Central, prose
aal richt,” sayed Iskander, pullin awa fae him an rubbin his wri
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Time, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
Pullin the auld lawnmower oot, ah gi
flingin her curtains open an pullin her windae shut, drawin me da
2 matches

Bennett, Peter Stovies, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
kin up the shattered frame an pullin the photie oot. It’s damage
1 matches

@jax6754 tweeted
WithMe Aye just need tae keep pullin ma finger oot and dismiss ma (2015) search twitter

@Sinethugcat tweeted
s jist cannea help themsels...pullin oot/choppin doon trees, rippi (2021) twitter link

Doric

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 77 - Anither Time, Anither Place, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Doric, prose
fit's the pynt?" he mummelt, pullin the blunkets ower his heid on page 29
He shuffled on, pullin at his beard, weet wi melted on page 32

2 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 84 - Jamie’s Day Oot, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Doric, prose
ggin at the bouncer's jaiket, pullin him back. 'Ah widna tangle wi on page 45

1 matches

Kynoch, Douglas Lallans 87 - Andy, (Lallans Magazine 2015) Doric, prose
ers o an oor fae hame, he was pullin awa fae a roonaboot, fan the on page 30

1 matches

Maitland, Andrew Tales Fae The Doric Side - The Auld Mannie, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, prose
the kitchen area. Like Arthur pullin Excalibur oot o the stane, Do on page 76

1 matches

Leslie, Deborah Tales Fae The Doric Side - Mabel, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, prose
ermintit the life oota her - pullin her ponytail an kickin the ba on page 95

1 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Alive an Kickin, (Argo Publishing 2004 ISBN: 978-0954615314) Doric - Inverurie, prose
te clear ma heid," said Ina, pullin er jaicket aff its peg. "Ah'l on page 24
all we have," said the quine, pullin oot a puckle cairds an showin on page 25
"Hiya," said Joyce, pullin er t-shirt doon ower er sinbr on page 44
yersel dressed!" said Stevie, pullin oot a haufdecent pair o briks on page 54
id, noddin it a maanie fa wis pullin oan a pair o wirkin beets, "b on page 69
Also on pages 71, 73, 83, 84
11 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 81 - Pyntin the Been, (Lallans Magazine 2012) Doric - Aberdeen, newspaper
s an affa business,' he said, pullin up a cheer tae ma kitchen tab on page 8

1 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Hale an Hairty, (Argo Publishing 2011 ISBN: 978-0954615345) Doric - Inverurie, prose
ittin his han inte's pooch an pullin oot a tube o Smarties. "A swe on page 17
d, pickin a hanfu o clover an pullin ma doon te lie aside him on t on page 44
"Right!" said Stevie, pullin up a cheer. "Lut's hae a look on page 52
k, Ronnie?" speert Chantelle, pullin on his sleeve, on page 62
y Fergie an the giant tractor pullin a shiny ploo aat gid slicin t on page 92
Also on pages 93
6 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric: Alive an Kickin 2, (Argo Publishing 2006 ISBN: 978-0954615321) Doric - Inverurie, prose
stridin ower te the winda an pullin doon the 'Walk-ins Welcome' s on page 10
pair Ah'v gat," said Ronnie, pullin oan is briks an forcin is fee on page 38

2 matches

Whyte, Brian The Bottles, (Independently published 2020 ISBN: 979-8612647218) Doric, poetry
I hope she's pullin ma leg an takin i' Mick, aye on page 93

1 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 79 - The Tattiebogle, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Doric - Aberdeen, prose
their tale - weel, it's like pullin a limpet aff a rock, they jis on page 12

1 matches

Hamilton, Roddy Lallans 58 - Cyaard, the Tattie Doodle, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Doric, prose
the name o Sidney Mieras wha, pullin his caravan fu o shoes an bee on page 118

1 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 73 - The Bigger Hoose, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Doric - Aberdeen, prose
ch, Faither, Ah'd say ye were pullin ma leg," said Dod. on page 109

1 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 75 - The Petrol Tanker, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Doric, prose
an throwin steens at cats, an pullin roddens fae Mrs Warrender’s
Faithers ayewis seemed tae be pullin yer leg an laachin aboot thin
2 matches

Murdoch, Steve Lallans 63 - Poacher, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Doric, prose
wi’in about thirty yairds. Pullin a wee bit scrim nettin ower h
1 matches

Strachan, Shane Hoast, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric, prose
came oot wi. I think she wis pullin ma leg maist o the time she o
1 matches

Hutchison, Pat Mrs Clushet o Faaldydykes, (McStorytellers.com 2018) Doric - Banffshire, prose
nae the time tae be naeweel. Pullin oot his pocket watch he saw t
1 matches

Devlin, Edwin The School Dentist 1969, (Facebook 2020) Doric, prose
Trek tractor beam and it was pullin ma ah the wi tae Mengele’s
1 matches

Shetland

Sinclair, James Makkin Hame, (Shetland For Wirds 2018) Shetland, poetry
An wi dat sam dey rowed, pullin her oot o da tide.
1 matches

Southern

Halfpenny, Cameron Ahlice's Adveenturs in Wunderlaant, (Evertype 2015 ISBN: 978-1782010876) Southern - Borders, prose
whit they'll dae next! As fur pullin mei oot o th windae, Ah only on page 37
kin up tae um, but frownin an pullin faces at um as ei spoke. on page 117

2 matches

Stevenson, Gerda Kilmeny, (Scottish Language Center 2021) Southern - Scottish Borders, prose
d been up in the attic an aa, pullin oot auld ganseys, plaids an s
1 matches

Ulster

Morrison-Smyth, Anne Alice's Carrants in Wunnerlan, (Evertype 2013 ISBN: 978-1-78201-011-1) Ulster - Ballymoney, prose
yer pairdon!" said the Moose, pullin haes ee-broo doon, but muckle on page 26
what they'll dae nixt! Es fur pullin mae oot the wunda, A wish the on page 38

2 matches

Burgess, Wilson Dae Ye See: Ulster-Scots Poems, (Scots Language Centre 2007 ISBN: 978-0955791604) Ulster - L'Derry, poetry
A days pullin on page 7

1 matches

Stewart, Kenny The Proota Field, (Facebook 2021) Ulster, poetry
Pullin the digger efter her and kick
1 matches

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