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willie Corpus occurrences Central Doric / Northern Orkney Shetland Southern Ulster
Occurences normalised per million words68 62.2 72.4 39.7 232.5 20.7 13.3
Number of occurrences218121 48 4 40 2 3
Number of authors57 33 14 1 5 2 2

Occurrences of willie in Corpus

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Central

Farrow, Kenneth D. Lallans 76 - Editorial, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Central, prose
lifie bensel ahint newin the Willie Soutar Hous in Perth, wi a By on page 3

12 matches

Purdie, David C. Lallans 82 - Joco Geordie, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, prose
re o baith George an the late Willie Neill, kirstent him 'Doc Rigb on page 10

2 matches

Brown, Ian Lallans 70 - The Scots leid in modren Scots drama, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, prose
the Royal Lyceum Bryden's ain Willie Rough (1972), in whase cast w on page 40

1 matches

Paterson, Stuart A. Wheen: New and Collected Poems, (Ulster-Scots Community Network 2023 ISBN: 978-1838480431) Central, poetry
ere's a wee poem fir the bold Willie Coffey. on page 77

6 matches

Pyper, Hugh S. The Five Scrolls, (Handsel Press 2023 ISBN: 978-1912052790) Central, poetry
micht it no be wantin a willie-waught! - on page 16

1 matches

McHardy, Stuart The Wey Forrit, (Luath 2017 ISBN: 978-1912147014) Central, prose
Here's a wee hint - it isnae Willie Shakespeare. on page 68
ike Dougie MacLean, Pat Kane, Willie MclIlvanney, Neil Ascherson a on page 107

2 matches

Hubbard, Tom Lallans 59 - Leids and Lieder: Walcome ti Helvetiscots, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, newspaper
wersetter ti be recruitit wis Willie Neill, wha has nou retirit. T on page 5

3 matches

Douglas, Sheila Lallans 59 - Rants and Foys, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, newspaper
gers, like Jeannie Robertson, Willie Scott, Belle Stewart and Jimm on page 56

2 matches

McHardy, Stuart Speakin o Dundee: Tales Tellt Aroun the Toun, (Luath 2010 ISBN: 978-1-906817-25-1) Central - Dundee, prose
s, like ma great-grandfaither Willie Alexander, that wis a carpent on page 36
n the lead boat, Bain himsel, Willie Christie, Jim Cairns an Wulli on page 41
lace, when an auld pal o his, Willie Storrar, cam in an saw him. on page 44
irt o a fine nicht fer him an Willie. on page 45
st as guid as he is. Cmon nou Willie, jist dae it." on page 68
Also on pages 105
9 matches

Fitt, Matthew Chairlie and the Chocolate Works, (Itchy Coo 2016 ISBN: 978-1-78530-083-7) Central, prose
thoosands o folk warkin in Mr Willie Wonka's factory. Then ane day on page 18

1 matches

Wilson, Rab Accent O the Mind, (Luath 2006 ISBN: 978-1905222322) Central - New Cumnock, poetry
'd hae sung aa bluidy nicht, 'Willie brew'd a peck o maut!', on page 116

1 matches

Grae, Emma The Tongue She Speaks, (Scots Language Centre 2021) Central, poetry
A Willie Ross. on page 31

1 matches

Horsbroch, Dauvit Scots Warks - Uphaud an guidance for screivars, (Scots Language Centre 2015) Central, government
rtoon character Groundskeeper Willie, for ae instance. The Scots t on page 38

5 matches

Morning, Carey Neeps and Tatties, (self-published 2020) Central, weans
Mithers sang ill-willie lullabies. on page 19

1 matches

Tollick, Margaret Tapsalteerie and Ither Tales, (Windfall Books 2008 ISBN: 978-0955726422) Central, weans
Wee Willie Broon on page 12
Then Willie, that's oor milkman on page 39
Then: "Willie, you're the clever one on page 54

6 matches

Purdie, David C. Lallans 58 - The Dumb Jyner, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, prose
"Whit a sleekit, ill-willie auld clype!" on page 65

1 matches

Sprott, Gavin Lallans 68 - Gairdens, (Lallans Magazine 2006) Central - Edinburgh, poetry
As stickie willie on their backs and bellies. on page 98

1 matches

Calder, Bob Lallans 58 - Allmairshall, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, prose
this narrow bit main street. Willie seems to be peyin an unco dea on page 72

1 matches

Farrow, Kenneth D. Lallans 73 - Editorial, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central - Prestwick, prose
J. K. Annand, Donal Campbell, Willie Neill, Dauvit Purves an Neil on page 6
the same airt), an Willie Hershaw shaws us at heiven an on page 9

2 matches

Purdie, David C. Lallans 73 - The Glesgy Screwdriver, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central - Midlothian, prose
e he said 'aye' a wee bit ill-willie lik. Whill they wis wytin on on page 98

1 matches

Matheson, Ann Lallans 73 - reviews, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central, prose
haill dirlin drama o Kinmont Willie, the origins o the Common Rid on page 127

1 matches

Farrow, Kenneth D. Lallans 73 - reviews, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central - Prestwick, prose
tairget that he an his bille, Willie o Fauldhope, sattil on is Jud on page 138
r, wi the brawlie entertainin Willie Wilkin, Hogg pits us back on on page 139
, aboot the ceircumstaunces o Willie's awn yirdin, an a bodie cann on page 140

11 matches

Robinson, Christine Lallans 74 - Burns an the Dictionar o the Scots Leid, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Central, prose
tramps, (the burrs of stickie willie, that stick tae yer claes).
1 matches

Neill, Josie Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009) Central - Galloway, poetry
Radio Solway wi fellae makar Willie Neill.
1 matches

Forde, Iain W D Hale Ir Sindries - Buik Twa, (Fons Scotiae 2000) Central, prose
theikit ruif an wyvit willie flakes fur waws. A roch brat
1 matches

Kay, Billy Born In Kyle, (Burnawn Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-9993309-4-1) Central - Kyle, prose
ea throughoot this period wis Willie Ross, wha wis a pillar o the
1 matches

Clark, Thomas Mindin on Willie McIlvanney, (Bella Caledonia 2015) Central - Bellshill, blog
Willie McIlvanney wis niver a man fo
n uniquely belovit. Whauriver Willie traivelt he haed readers, an
sel wis lucky eneuch tae meet Willie on a few occasions, but nae m
- topics o conversation that Willie bade for as lang he coud afor
This wis nae fause modestie. Willie wis possesst o very real dout
21 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 147, (self-published 2006) Central, newspaper
artuffe is aboot a richt Holy Willie whae's behaviour perswads the
1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 149, (self-published 2006) Central, newspaper
name an kept on cryin him Oor Willie. Nae doot a touch o the Morni
h meanin o Oor Wullie is "Our Willie".
2 matches

Grae, Emma Dancin wi the Rhona, (unbound.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
oan that boat, and just like Willie, ah willnae get sick.
1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 117, (self-published 2003) Central - Musselburgh, newspaper
rinnin for three year noo an Willie Hershaw haes been short-leeti
Willie Hershaw haes publisht the fol
t tae Beath High Schuil whaur Willie is Principal teacher o Englis
3 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 175, (self-published 2008) Central - Musselburgh, newspaper
Luca, Rab Wilson, Liz Niven, Willie Hershaw, Alexander Hutchison
1 matches

McClurg, Fernando Weill, weill, weill, (The Sair Fecht 2016) Central, blog
mocrats. The muckle shock wis Willie Rennie’s victory ower the S
1 matches

Duncan, Robert The Oor-Wulliefication o Scots?, (autumnvoices.co.uk 2022) Central, blog
In the Burns sang, it was Willie that ‘brew’d a peck o’
the Border reiver was Kinmont Willie, no Kinmont Wullie. Even in t
the 1950s, my fitba hero was Willie (no Wullie) Fernie. The pronu
3 matches

@g_hibby tweeted
@williew97931391 Yer spot on Willie.. Rain one minute, sun the ne (2023) twitter link

@mcfarlane_irene tweeted
I sing that to the tune o Wee Willie Winkie. It fits jist fine.(2019) search twitter

@rosa_alba_macd tweeted
o the wee mannie (no, nae Wee Willie) can some body please screive(2020) search twitter

@DABArbuckle tweeted
@STVNews Willie's jist keeping that seat warm(2020) search twitter

@fairpechtoot tweeted
p the Thrawn Janet n Wanderin Willie yins. https://t.co/7oUWpcEdqq(2016) search twitter

@bigandymccoll tweeted
- the days of Hilda Murrel, Willie and David Kelly are looooong (2022) twitter link

@LairnScots tweeted
nin activities oan 'Wandering Willie’s tale' an ‘Thrawn Janet’ (2021) twitter link
ses fir Tam O'Shanter an Holy Willie's Prayer: https://t.co/x2ZLBa (2020) twitter link
, interactive games oan 'Holy Willie's Prayer' an 'Tam O'Shanter' (2019) twitter link
ts, 'Tally's Blood' and 'Holy Willie's Prayer'. Nae printin, nae p (2019) twitter link
ns' 'Tam O'Shanter' and 'Holy Willie's Prayer' wi oor new interact (2018) twitter link

@kennethbryce184 tweeted
vechild guid tae c a photo of willie again - defo a big favourite (2021) twitter link
wie5 @JordanMcCallion naw wee willie rennies the man - mans ma he (2020) twitter link

Doric

McGregor, Iain Lallans 77 - Farquhar, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Doric, prose
en on ma Sunday face an Halie Willie claes like the rist o the kir on page 100

1 matches

Kynoch, Douglas Lallans 87 - Andy, (Lallans Magazine 2015) Doric, prose
n o im; an only the maist ill-willie wad na-say it. on page 30

1 matches

Skinner, Alison C. Tales Fae The Doric Side - Leaves, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, prose
nscription in her ain han "Io Willie, from all at home, Christmas, on page 23

1 matches

Grant, Margaret Young At Hert, (Huntly Writers 2023 ISBN: 978-0993597152) Doric, poetry
Willie winnert fit he'd hae on page 15

13 matches

McDonald, John Mou Her Name, (Evertype 2018 ISBN: 978-1782012054) Doric, poetry
21 Dar Oma the gray willie hysts partan efter partan syn on page 3

1 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Hale an Hairty, (Argo Publishing 2011 ISBN: 978-0954615345) Doric - Inverurie, prose
Sandy booed doon an pickit up Willie, the wire-haired Terrier. "Wi on page 25
"Oh! Willie!" Vi lookit doon it the littl on page 26
"Oh, aat's jist my Willie," said Sandy. on page 32
an syne even Gerald jyned in. Willie hid a glazed look in his een on page 33
law, Gertie, an aa her weirdy-willie cairry-ons. on page 34

15 matches

Blackhall, Sheena Minnie, (Scots Language Centre 2004) Doric, prose
its o wyvin girse an wanderin willie, an the bonniest butterflees
ots an hair like dried strae. Willie the youngest peed his brikks
frae the Mains o Kilrogie - Willie an Jimmy Peerie, an Wattie Es
An young Willie Peerie frae the Mains o Kilro
wi the phosphorus calf skin. Willie Peerie feintit clean oot an h
5 matches

Storrie Lewis, Jean Lallans 71 - Snuffy, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Doric, prose
MacDonald, sae I thocht King Willie deserved aa he gat – it wis
1 matches

Vettese, Raymond Lallans 59 - Raymond Vettese : nineteen poems, (Lallans Magazine 2004) Doric - Montrose, poetry
Willie, Willie,
1 matches

Blackhall, Sheena The Spikk o the Nor East Leid, (Dictionaries of the Scots Language 2021) Doric, poetry
Whyle Willie Alexander screived his Johnny
1 matches

@FaeFoggie tweeted
@youngwd1 Awa hame Willie. Yer bleezin'(2019) search twitter
ennysc89883981 @Manuforti1968 Willie Kemp? Nae bither loon.(2019) search twitter

@beast_afc tweeted
Av got a Willie Tache if at helps tide ye oor(2020) search twitter
@BBCSportsound I'm we Willie. Let's tak a stand and #stand(2020) search twitter

@cligeey tweeted
Willie's pail nae Wullies https://t.(2020) search twitter

@Manuforti1968 tweeted
@FootballForAlI Willie Miller(2019) search twitter

@JamieFairbairn1 tweeted
Ye can fell it wi a feather. Willie Soutar https://t.co/6o9k5w1Co (2020) twitter link

Orkney

Parkins, Hazel Seven Year O Yule Days, (H and M Parkins 2002 ISBN: 978-0954363505) Orkney, poetry
Or even Willie Macintyre. My losh, hid's har on page 9
the freezer - I gied hid tae Willie Macphee." on page 31
They wir nivver ca'd Willie or Geordo, nor none o the nee on page 42
a corner Sneakan swigs o John Willie's home brew. on page 66

4 matches

Shetland

Fraser, Barbara Aye Someane Deid, Aye Someane Boarn, (Shetland Times 2021 ISBN: 978-1910997437) Shetland, prose
Jessie an Willie o da Toogs on page 4
a wye it wis till shü deeid. Willie fan her lyin i da goit a da h on page 5
on da fifteenth a January at Willie fae da post office cam bukksi on page 20
an whin I cam back fell in wi Willie fae Wasthoose. on page 55
" I said. It wis an age afore Willie answered. on page 56
Also on pages 60, 61, 63, 64, 71
28 matches

Sinclair, James Makkin Hame, (Shetland For Wirds 2018) Shetland, poetry
Bridders Jamsie, skipper, an Willie wirkin da sail.
Willie wis watchin wadder, windrin e
Willie said naa, da wind wid turn so
Willie ahint da stong, laid his hand
Willie's een glinderin tae pick oot
8 matches

Ritch, Paolo A Remembrance Day, (Shetland For Wirds 2008) Shetland, poetry
Ould Willie
Noo I tink o ould Willie’s war,
2 matches

Williamson, Christie Da windirs o technology, (The Bottle Imp 2019) Shetland - Yell, poetry
lat’s Willie’s strings
1 matches

@shaetlan_rose tweeted
Hadd dee sheeks, Willie https://t.co/6knNwnByGa(2019) search twitter

Southern

Neill, Willie Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Southern, poetry
WILLIE NEILL wis born in Prestwick, on page 127

1 matches

@StuartPoet tweeted
luve yon ane masel. The poet Willie Neill aye yuisst tae feenish (2020) search twitter

Ulster

Robinson, Philip Tae a Virus, (no publisher recorded 2020) Ulster, poetry
it a wee frae tha original by Willie Sinclair o Kilwinning)
1 matches

@the_gellick tweeted
e ither nicht @barriegadgey . Willie micht ken mair. http://t.co/b (2015) twitter link
@hinesjumpedup @BraidenHT Ach Willie wud ye gie owre - he's toul (2016) twitter link

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