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Use in varieties of Scots

respect Corpus occurrences Central Doric / Northern Orkney Shetland Southern Ulster
Occurences normalised per million words51.2 60.1 19.5 19.9 52.3 41.3 84.1
Number of occurrences166119 13 2 9 4 19
Number of authors65 40 9 2 5 4 5

Occurrences of respect in Corpus

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Central

Clark, Thomas Alice's Adventirs in Wunnerlaun, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010708) Central, prose
e worst idea tae treat it wae respect. on page 62

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Armstrong, Graeme Young Team, (Picador 2020 ISBN: 978-1529017366) Central, prose
huv tae treat the lassies wae respect n that. Fuckin hope cunts wid on page 6
but that doesnae earn yi the respect ae the streets. on page 24
wis McGiver's bright idea. Aw respect tae the big man, he tried his on page 57

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Begg, James A. The Man's the Gowd for A' That, (Carn Publishing 2012 ISBN: 978-0956755049) Central, prose
east, an tellt thaim tae show respect an mercy for his age an infir on page 61

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Pennie, Len Poyums, (Canongate Books 2024 ISBN: 978-1805301387) Central - Aberdeen, poetry
Tae gain respect in ilka space. on page 35

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Montador, Eileen Shriek of the Maws, (Goblinshead 2003 ISBN: 978-1899874439) Central - Fife, prose
because we didnae gie it the respect. So noo they're even mair par on page 34

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Johnstone, Shane The Gods of Frequency, (Arkbound 2020 ISBN: 978-1912092826) Central, prose
ff amidst a painful amount ay respect fae young fiddlers. What a bu on page 3

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Burnett, Colin A Working Class State of Mind, (Piermont 2021 ISBN: 978-1914090158) Central - East Coast, prose
and seems tae appreciate and respect her attitude ae no takin any on page 78
proper men. Men who demanded respect. And by that ah'm no meanin t on page 87
wadays is naeboady's goat any respect fur you auld dears anymaire." on page 140
d yin. Ah've broat him up tae respect his elders and she'll be glad on page 166
s sister. She's goat nae self-respect that lassie. Shags anyhing." on page 174

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McQueer, Chris Hings - Short Stories 'n That, (404 Ink 2017 ISBN: 978-0995623866) Central - Glesga, prose
s funeral, Sammy - show some respect.' Ah joost start fuckin howli on page 77

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Thomson, Mark Bard fae thi buildin site, (Luath 2007 ISBN: 978-1906307141) Central - Dundee, poetry
til next year, shiz a star - respect - mi lady an now shi talks g on page i
an it's lackin in respect. on page 16
eh kin respect them on page 30
Respect... on page 31
nae respect, thi battle it Dunbar on page 43
Also on pages 56, 82
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Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2021 ISBN: 978-1916117921) Central - Renfrew, prose
Stramash but ah totally respect his decision an wish him all on page 169

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Wilson, Rab Accent O the Mind, (Luath 2006 ISBN: 978-1905222322) Central - New Cumnock, poetry
The kind o respect seasoned killers hae on page 49
Sae, in wan respect, he wis a kind on page 146

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Donati, Colin Scots A Statement o Principles, (Scots Parliament 2003 ISBN: 978-1-899920-02-1) Central, government
ots in ony wey diminishes oor respect for the ither languages uised on page 14

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Grae, Emma The Tongue She Speaks, (Scots Language Centre 2021) Central, poetry
's another tae huv somewan ye respect fink yer a stupid wan. on page 41
el like ah've wan a wee bit o respect fae somewan genuinely intelli on page 42

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Allan, Alasdair Scots Language Policy, (Scots Parliament 2015) Central, government
phaud Scots and encourage its respect an recognition in order that, on page 2
d therefore be affordit equal respect; on page 5

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Horsbroch, Dauvit Scots Warks - Uphaud an guidance for screivars, (Scots Language Centre 2015) Central, government
leid ye want tae treat it wi respect. The best wey tae respect a l on page 15
n o failure - it is a sign o respect for the leid. on page 16

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Travers, Martin A Nappie Lassie Blethers tae a Fritter, (Scots Language Centre 2021) Central, script
haes nae unnerstaundin ae, or respect fir, his ain language. Whit's on page 4

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Grae, Emma Be guid tae yer Mammy, (Unbound Digital 2021 ISBN: 978-1789651171) Central, prose
Thank God they've a bit o respect aboot them. Ah take a deep br on page xvi
you'd treated Mum wia little respect this would huv never happened on page 29

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Waddell, John Lallans 58 - Three Waddins and Fowr Funerals - a monologue, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, prose
Weel, ye hiv tae show a bit o respect, hiv ye no? Folk expec it. Bi on page 59

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Milne, W. S. Lallans 78 - Mary, Queen o Scotland, Pairt I, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Central, script
Luve, respect, an honour's their due. on page 35

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Horsbroch, Dauvit Lallans 56 - Cauld Kail Fae Embro, (Lallans Magazine 2000) Central, prose
is for Gaelic, but are not in respect of Scots." Tae this day nae a on page 121

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Gillon, Karen Report on Inquiry intil the role o, (Education, Culture an Sport Comatee 2003) Central, government
eir ain beliefs, while haudin respect for an valuin
o the education system giein respect tae an
aw leids respect costs nae siller at aw.”
3 matches

Robinson, Christine Lallans 81 - Chynge for chynge’s sake?, (Lallans Magazine 2012) Central, prose
leid is faur fae deid in that respect.
1 matches

Handy, Robbie Forked Tongues, (Bella Caledonia 2016) Central - Dunfermline, blog
declarations o dignity, self-respect and independence o mind. That
1 matches

Bennett, Peter TA Hauf an a Hauf, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
kes them. Bloody animals. Nae respect, the bloody swines. They widn
erosion ay common courtesy an respect for yer elders in this countr
tart!’ ah sais tae him, nae respect these swines. He stauns up lo
3 matches

Geraghty, Martin The Pusher, (TheCommonBreath.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
a select few still protect an respect me. Ma wee helpers. Fine huma
Fine human beings. People wi respect fir history an heritage. Am h
2 matches

McKillop, Roger Ma Heroes o' Sport, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
nor, an’ won aw’ Scot’s respect,
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Philips, Cally Gonnae No Dae That, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Central - Turriff, prose
yin’. Ah’ve the best o’ respect fer Alec, and Nicola, bit it
1 matches

Lehane, Matt Red an Black, (bandcamp 2006) Central - Ayrshire, poetry
the hail jing bang o respect
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Capener, Jack This laund wis wrocht for you an me, (Mak Forrit 2021) Central - Edinburgh, blog
is in the haunds o fowk that respect it. Thaim that rely on the la
r mair likely tae treat it wi respect an tak tent o its lang-term h
2 matches

Bennett, Peter Time, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
an ye begin tae afford it the respect it deserves. The sauns ay tim
1 matches

Donati, Colin Universal Declaration o Human Richts, (Scots Language Centre 2004) Central, government
romotion o universal tent and respect for human richts and fundamen
teaching and lear tae promote respect for thir
o respect for human richts and fundamen
o makand the due kenning and respect for the richts and
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Horsbroch, Dauvit The Embra Greement, (Scots Language Centre 2012) Central, government
affcome that awbody will respect.
s awns the importance o giein respect tae thon 28-day windae, in
dhere tae freenly traffeck an respect. The twa governments
3 matches

Neil, Gabriel The Green Pairty: Holyrood’s nixt opposition?, (The Sair Fecht 2015) Central, blog
be funn sayin they hae muckle respect for the wee Greens.
dependence electorate awready respect an lik the Greens a fair sich
2 matches

astrothsknot The Auld Man O Jerah, (archiveofourown.org 2018) Central, prose
ectful tae the Guid Folk goat respect returnt, byt theym as whit wu
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Facebook link ( 2016) Central
ll written aboot and gied the respect he deserves, his preachin ski

Donovan, Anne Hieroglyphics and Other Stories - All that Glistens, (Canongate 2004 ISBN: 1841955191) Central, prose
e a funeral. You have to show respect fur the deid.
1 matches

@Seperatist_No1 tweeted
Cymraes Dinnae feel too bad I respect other artists but it wouldn't(2020) search twitter
e consider you a clown but ?? respect for you janey(2020) search twitter
it's desecration, I have more respect for ma shite than to use that(2020) search twitter
er tbh, av got a new level of respect for you now ??(2020) search twitter
Done, there's nae decency or respect from some people....(2020) search twitter
and 1 other occurrences.

@alistairdunn tweeted
@Kay_Pants learned tae respect OAPs since yer birthday last (2017) search twitter

@g_hibby tweeted
eave things well alone... Nae respect.. (2023) twitter link
dae the best ye can, love and respect keeps us going mate.. ?? (And (2023) twitter link

@RickHJohnston tweeted
7 tae be thocht o as worthy o respect. https://t.co/EgPBATkrPH (2022) twitter link

@DABArbuckle tweeted
tae examine a body. Have some respect. Leave these people alone. Yo(2020) search twitter
i2 @piersmorgan Ah've lost aw respect for Andy Marr. Looks like he'(2020) search twitter

@bigandymccoll tweeted
mur But she wis right not tae respect the AS verdict - that jury c (2022) twitter link

@weenell3 tweeted
Always has been ... I've mair respect for a sewer rat! (2022) twitter link

@ThonJacobite tweeted
lly accept it and gie ye some respect. The trick is no tae become s (2021) twitter link

@kennethbryce184 tweeted
defo a shocker from leafa - respect hus gaun right oot the windae (2020) twitter link
- they lads ken the game - respect! (2021) twitter link
l_FC @MussyAmateursFC massive respect fir chopper n tae baith teams (2020) twitter link
Rose well said and spot on - respect goes a long way in football (2021) twitter link
club which a already no m8 - respect to yous all (2020) twitter link
and 30 other occurrences.

Doric

Cameron, Alan Lallans 90 - Drumtulloch, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Doric, prose
aring a cap tae tak it aff in respect. Faither never telt him how h on page 84

1 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 79 - The Tattiebogle, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Doric - Aberdeen, prose
"'Weel, sir, wi respect, sir,' Ah said, 'Ah wis a fai on page 17

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McGregor, Iain Lallans 78 - Scots Teegars, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Doric, prose
r o thaim. A juist wantit tae respect this braw baist, for ivver an on page 80

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Byrne, Catherine Alice's Mishanters in e Land o Farlies, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010609) Doric - Caithness, prose
t id oucht till be treated wi respect. on page 60

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Smith, Alex A Fer Chauve, (self-published 2005) Doric, prose
tie aulder, fowk that hid nae respect for ony
1 matches

Hutchison, Pat Mrs Clushet o Faaldydykes, (McStorytellers.com 2018) Doric - Banffshire, prose
he wiz a good patient in that respect. Mair norr half his patients
1 matches

Hutchison, Pat The Three Cannels, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Doric - Banffshire, prose
but she hidna deen that oot o respect for his need tae face his ain
1 matches

Hutchison, Pat The Seven Coins o Kineddart, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Doric - Banffshire, prose
to face the wall as a show of respect. Wi her heed buzzing she hope
intae trouble for her lack o respect fin the Laird held up his han
2 matches

@Doric_Bananaman tweeted
eezing giepit festive hoors! #Respect(2015) search twitter

@72redz1903 tweeted
quality. Generally, too much respect given, nervy a lot o the time (2022) twitter link

@beast_afc tweeted
ribben a the time. #equality #respect #love #peace(2020) search twitter
yer only haeing 1, they winae respect ya. Order 3 or tellem I sent (2020) search twitter

Orkney

Parkins, Hazel Seven Year O Yule Days, (H and M Parkins 2002 ISBN: 978-0954363505) Orkney, poetry
Some lukk'd at me wi new respect and I watched some faces faal on page 9

1 matches

Hall, Simon W. Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, prose
Congratulations and respect tae the weemin o Orkney Voice on page 1

1 matches

Shetland

Johnson, Laureen Alice's Adventirs in Wonderlaand, (Evertype 2012 ISBN: 978-1782010081) Shetland - Voe, prose
of coorse," he said wi grett respect, but draain doon his broos an on page 119

1 matches

Greig, Charles A Shetland Bible, (Saint Andrew Press 2009 ISBN: 978-0715209158) Shetland - Lerwick, prose
You man aye shaa respect fir your midder an fedder. on page 16

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Fraser, Barbara Aye Someane Deid, Aye Someane Boarn, (Shetland Times 2021 ISBN: 978-1910997437) Shetland, prose
ammie wis braaly blaet in dat respect, wis nivver even gotten da le on page 2
hoot him, an at laest du hedd respect fur dysel." on page 46
tit,' he said, "We're come ta respect you a lokk ower da year.' on page 74

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De Luca, Christine Parallel Worlds: Poems in Shetlandic and English, (Luath 2005 ISBN: 978-1905222131) Shetland, poetry
You passed on respect fur dialect: on page 25

1 matches

Nicholson, Hannah Samhain - Usher in the Dark - Minni-Babbi, (Leopard Arts 2021) Shetland, prose
luffed bairns, only smiles an respect, an hit wis a fine feelin.
1 matches

Southern

Thompson, James My Borderlands, (Richardson and Son Printers 2023) Southern - Hawick, poetry
Young Henry's will, tae respect on page 50

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Halfpenny, Cameron Ahlice's Adveenturs in Wunderlaant, (Evertype 2015 ISBN: 978-1782010876) Southern - Borders, prose
t eet ought tae b' treated wi respect. on page 62

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@jamie_ginger tweeted
m cause the rest o the people respect the common riding and what it(2019) search twitter

@MartyMacMurtrie tweeted
ince then, I got masel, PTSD. Respect us! (2021) twitter link

Ulster

Morrison-Smyth, Anne Alice's Carrants in Wunnerlan, (Evertype 2013 ISBN: 978-1-78201-011-1) Ulster - Ballymoney, prose
t that it shud bae treatet wi respect. on page 63

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Logan, Liam Thon Ulster Scots Book, (Galdanagh 2014 ISBN: 978-0992881405) Ulster - Dunloy, prose
for the day aboot toleration, respect an difference. on page 45

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Burgess, Wilson Dae Ye See: Ulster-Scots Poems, (Scots Language Centre 2007 ISBN: 978-0955791604) Ulster - L'Derry, poetry
They alwiz' had respect fir him, the Ullans Engineer. on page 43

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Crozier, Ian Recomendations fer an Ulster-Scots plen fer oor leid, heirskeip an’ culture, (communities-ni.gov.uk 2022) Ulster, government
the fower Rs - Recognition, Respect, Representation an' Resources on page 5
ettled aa encouragin' mutual respect an' tae sustain an on page 16
* Thair maun bae respect fer ivry cultural tradeetion on page 17
o' a commonity an' respect fer hit's identity. Thon can on page 50
rder a wider unnerstannin an' respect fae ithers an ris' commonity on page 54
Also on pages 57, 58, 59, 72
15 matches

Bennett, Hazel Tha Near Cut, (Ullans Magazine 2001) Ulster, prose
s neb. Dot haed thocht it wis respect, bot Val wunnered gif there w
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