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Use in varieties of Scots

cud Corpus occurrences Central Doric / Northern Orkney Shetland Southern Ulster
Occurences normalised per million words305.6 190.9 467.6 9.9 5.8 21.9 1286.6
Number of occurrences946359 292 1 1 2 291
Number of authors89 43 17 1 1 2 26

Occurrences of cud in Corpus

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Central

Beekman, Tony Lallans 84 - The Fate o the Philosopher, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
y impatient,' Morag scolded. 'Cud ye no hae waited on me?' on page 47
ee fit, e'en prayin for me. A cud be wrang; mibby there is a fa on page 48
un haudin it were fadin an he cud see through them. God strode on page 50

8 matches

Matheson, Ann Lallans 84 - Attrition, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, poetry
Nae September leaves cud drap frae thae malafoostert on page 9

2 matches

Beekman, Tony Lallans 85 - The Belt, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
Matthew did so but before he cud move awa, Mr. MacNeil ordered on page 39
ly jumped oot o his seat. How cud MacNeil be comin back tae him on page 40
middle o it so that the belt cud be hung on a hook. The belt w on page 42
answered the caa, the pupils cud amuse themselves again. Twa b on page 43

10 matches

Donaldson, Gordon Lallans 90 - Echty-Echt, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Central, prose
ested it. Setterday neist, we cud mibbe tak a hurl til the Amer on page 36

3 matches

Moodie, Gordon D. Lallans 90 - Snoke Iz A Pithie Warlock, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Central, prose
on fruct. Ah respondit that a cud snoke theem fae the fridge. W on page 78

1 matches

Grace, Reyzl Eemis Stane 2 - Late Efternuin in the Hermitage, (Eemis Stane 2023) Central, poetry
on thon ciseau, he cud spot a bottle of wine for a r on page 6

4 matches

Clark, Thomas Animal Fairm, (Luath 2023 ISBN: 978-1804250396) Central, prose
igs and stairtit tae chaw the cud. The twa cairt-horses, Boxer on page 6

1 matches

Mc, Keeks Contermacious Temerity, (Dreich 2023 ISBN: 978-1-873-412190) Central, poetry
Ah wis chawin the cud on page 51

1 matches

Paterson, Stuart A. Wheen: New and Collected Poems, (Ulster-Scots Community Network 2023 ISBN: 978-1838480431) Central, poetry
ub workin awa wi masel as the cud. on page 73

1 matches

Douglas, David Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Central - Galloway, poetry
cud ignite yer fiery temper on page 37

1 matches

Thomson, Mark Bard fae thi buildin site, (Luath 2007 ISBN: 978-1906307141) Central - Dundee, poetry
they ah cha thi cud an talk like teuchters on page 115

1 matches

Rennie, Susan Kat an Doug on Planet Perjink, (Itchy Coo 2002 ISBN: 978-1902927565) Central, weans
n oot the door as fast as she cud. As she wheeched past, she he on page 4
. There's ainly ae place that cud be: PLANET PERJINK!' on page 5
Doug liftit his lugs sae Kat cud haud ontae them as she balanc on page 8
apbuik. In the distance, they cud see ither rows o sheenin mirr on page 12
' said Kat. 'Dae ye think she cud gie me some tips?' on page 19
Also on pages 26
7 matches

Armstrong, Kate Lallans 58 - Herman Und Dorothea, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, prose
Cud fowk see it the noo! I scairc on page 43

1 matches

Morton, Elaine Lallans 61 - Twa poems, (Lallans Magazine 2002) Central - Lothian, poetry
Cud wiss weel ti his ploys if he on page 60

1 matches

Bramwell, Colin Eemis Stane 1 - I’d like tae like tae like it aa, (Eemis Stane 2022) Central, poetry
I cud tryst wi that. Aye. on page 16

2 matches

Scott, Hamish Eemis Stane 1 - Fields o Stanes, (Eemis Stane 2022) Central, prose
lik the wee bit ferm, that he cud haud at wirkin the lan that w on page 21

2 matches

McMillan, Hugh Whit If? Scotland's History as it Micht Hiv Bin, (Luath 2021 ISBN: 9781910022900) Central, poetry
no that he cud hae haed ony, on page 66

1 matches

Douglas, Sheila Lallans 58 - The Sang o the Fowk, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, prose
but then we fund oot that he cud sing the aulder anes forbye. on page 77

1 matches

Perrie, Walter Lallans 73 - The Tod an the Stoat, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central, poetry
an kintra fowk cud still believe on page 53

1 matches

Templeton, Sheila Lallans 73 - Lairnin About Luve, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central, poetry
So a grave cud be dug as easy as that on page 55

1 matches

Hardie, George Lallans 73 - Pop Gaes the Idol, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central - Hamilton, poetry
thay've tellt him he cud gain on page 114

1 matches

Hodgson, Brent Lallans 67 - Reviews, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central, prose
nixt thing is - a midgie man cud onnerstaun thir poems. Mind, on page 91

2 matches

Peffers, Bob Whit Aboot Ma Ceevil Richts?, (peffers50.freeserve 2002) Central - Fife, poetry
Ah mibbie cud gaun tae the law.
1 matches

Facebook link ( 2022) Central
Jist afore it cud happen the event wis postpone

Neill, Josie Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009) Central - Galloway, poetry
He cud get him a lass
1 matches

Macafee, Caroline Lallans 63 - Auld plain Scottis, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Central, prose
ause, athout uisin onythin at cud really be cried Scots, an we
n isna an internal process at cud happen spontaneously in ony l
is latinity o Staunart Inglis cud haurdly hae been joukit, bit
reivin Modren Scots prose, we cud learn frae the plain style o
4 matches

Hardie, George Lallans 76 - Tammy an the Cheese Plant, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Central, prose
ir sowl wha drunk mair nor he cud haud an then made a richt eej
“Mibbies Ah cud refresh yer memory,” said R
“Aye, mibbies ye cud.”
uman, thare’s nae wey Jenny cud accep that. Sae first chance
4 matches

Holton, Brian Lallans 71 - O Niver ti Dree Corruption Mair, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, prose
d-kist ti the edge sae’s we cud lift it doun. A queer licht t
the door banged ahint them A cud see the lichts o the kirk an
2 matches

Robinson, Christine Lallans 70 - The Language o the Glasgow Unity Plays, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, prose
A cud gang on aboot individual Scot
1 matches

Gilmour, Rosie Shoapaholic, (Scots Hoose 2017) Central, weans
A cud shoap tae a droap
1 matches

Holton, Brian An Owresetter’s Tale, (Bella Caledonia 2015) Central - Galashiels, blog
And there ye hae it: hou cud A no be a translator?
daft for poetry, readin aa A cud in onie o the leids A hed, bu
aa the literature in Scots A cud, and tak mair time lissenin t
puir, an A stertit ti wunner cud A dae’t better. A ettlt at
d never written it, didna ken cud A or no, an siclike thing. Bu
6 matches

Rennie, Susan The Hoose o Haivers, (Itchy Coo 2002 ISBN: 978-1902927442) Central, weans
han the goddess Athena hersel cud dae.”
unlike onything a mere mortal cud weave. Sae she speired her re
fae.” But afore the goddess cud summon her clood again, Arach
ahint Theseus – sae close I cud feel the icy cauld air o the
e snochters o the Minotaur an cud feel the groond shooglin wi i
16 matches

Rennie, Susan Kat an Doug on Planet Fankle, (Itchy Coo 2002 ISBN: 978-1902927459) Central, weans
ye? Yer tea’s . . . ‘ she cud hear her maw’s voice, getti
guid . . . but the rest o ye cud definitely dae wi a burst o m
fankle-cycle. Ahint them, she cud see Doug, takkin videos an di
tae see hoo mony muins they cud lowp ower afore cowpin ower t
Kat smiled. ‘Braw! I cud dae wi saiconds.’
5 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 174, (self-published 2008) Central - Musselburgh, newspaper
tionaries; an mair an mair Ah cud hear ma faither speakin; heez
is waitin fur uz. Cud Ah
2 matches

Philips, Cally Wha's feart o' the library?, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Turriff, prose
chance tae see the sichts. Ah cud tak’ ma time cus even thoug
’ ma time cus even though I cud hae ta’en a bus an’ no be
rary. She pointed oot that we cud dae this dare and still ah cu
dae this dare and still ah cud get doon the library as lang
An’ ah made a decision. Cud huv been smart, cud huv been
11 matches

Philips, Cally Gonnae No Dae That, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Central - Turriff, prose
new national anthum. But that cud niver be noo, eh? Brave as fu
e doon here tae ask ye.’ Ye cud wricht it ‘Ah’ve’, ye c
wricht it ‘Ah’ve’, ye cud wricht it ‘spier’ rather
3 matches

Philips, Cally Jings, crivens, help ma Boab, it’s independence!, (McStorytellers.com 2013) Central - Turriff, prose
I wis fair disappointed. An I cud tell Rab wis the same way whe
the footie season. Whit else cud we talk aboot but politics?
be’s there’s a website ah cud chase?) Ah think that only th
3 matches

Lehane, Matt Cubismo Part II, (bandcamp 2006) Central - Ayrshire, poetry
a wan eed dug cud draw as weil as thon
at nine Cubismo cud pit mair thoucht
cud deal wi in mair ‘n ten life
3 matches

Kurtoglu, Wulf Braken Fences, (Caroline Macafee 2011 ISBN: B006JE3UQW) Central, prose
ter. Sicna vyce an sicna face cud mean bit yae thing: somethin
Beatrice wis Beatrice, an he cud dae naethin for her noo. Rong
They decidit the best they cud dae for that nicht wis tae co
colleck aa the firewuid they cud an mak a winbreak amang the s
hae a traivel shewin kit. She cud cloot up the warst teirs in t
185 matches

Connor, Bailey A SCOTS HORROR STORY, (Scots Hoose 2021) Central, weans
Howls and yaffs and whit cud only be described as wailin c
1 matches

Alston, Connor THE BLACK-EYED CHILDREN OF SCOTLAND, (Scots Hoose 2021) Central, weans
the weather ‘n’ situation cud eat ‘er alive. She wis conf
1 matches

Young, Clive Creative Scotland an the sowl o Scots, (The Sair Fecht 2016) Central, blog
e it is an whit it’s future cud be. Fur Scots language acteev
1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 105, (self-published 2002) Central, newspaper
- an wantit tae ken whar thi cud git mair!
1 matches

MacMinto, Gregor The Rhythms of Bratislava, (wordpress 2022) Central, blog
rate at the Communist Pairtie cud pit on a shaw that wid brithe
1 matches

Facebook link (Changed Times Historical Novel By Ethyl Smith 2022) Central
comfy the room hus become ah cud nivver enjoy it.

Facebook link ( 2016) Central
hit he believed in as best he cud ... an sufferin fur it alang

Facebook link ( 2016) Central
an firin at the troopers. Ah cud even hear the noise in ma hei

Facebook link ( 2016) Central
the government. If caught ye cud be fined, or tortured, or eve
ithin meenits a mounted force cud be seen in the distance.

Facebook link ( 2017) Central
ce they devout Christian folk cud be as weel as prayin hard.

Facebook link ( 2021) Central
anes. Davie kept goin till he cud run nae mair an waved that he

Facebook link ( 2021) Central
We’d nae idea whaur we wur, cud see naethin an the captain, a
that awfy place as fast as ah cud.

Facebook link ( 2020) Central
the watter so the young lass cud watch her suffer. Hooiver ane
s an drawins made. In fact ye cud say it wis the front page new

Facebook link ( 2021) Central
the government. If caught ye cud be fined, tortured, jailed, s

Facebook link ( 2021) Central
ce they devout Christian folk cud be as weel as prayin hard.

Facebook link ( 2019) Central
meenister must huv wished it cud be lik that on a Sunday ... E
dna catch up wi them fur that cud mean a pistol tae the heid or

Facebook link ( 2019) Central
n then ah dared tae ask if ah cud aise the toilet. The budy ah

@iainnicol tweeted
@ChrisMusson Mebbe they cud uise their line wi God; mak C(2020) search twitter

@rosa_alba_macd tweeted
it fit tae rival Duthie Park. Cud it be dealt wi for if in the (2020) search twitter
ecial syllabus for Scots that cud bi pit oot via digital lairni(2020) search twitter
arg Well after big birther ye cud a full weel expect different (2020) search twitter
ne @ScotTories @Douglas4Moray Cud we nae hae some ither poleeti(2020) search twitter
hae criticism o writin (gin I cud uise mair easy the phone ....(2020) search twitter
and 1 other occurrences.

@Chazzbat tweeted
lkin aboot the 1970s, when ye cud coont the nummer o black folk(2020) search twitter
bin uised a lot. But the same cud be said fer a lot o popular s(2020) search twitter
lack or broon faces at aa. Ye cud coont the black kids on wan h(2020) search twitter
aa yer bills oot o £400 pcm. Cud ye dae that? Ah cudnae, an Ah(2020) search twitter
Ah wis asked whether or no Ah cud spell an if Ah unnerstuid Ing(2020) search twitter
and 8 other occurrences.

@raiphsays tweeted
@ClunieDonna We cud! Bit a wid vote tae rejoin EU(2020) search twitter
sUkes Ooooh!! A dinnae kno ye cud dae at!!(2020) search twitter
@weegingerdug Wish we cud spring ye oot. Stay strong! S(2020) search twitter
in trubble, vo.. bit mibbe ye cud peel it aff afor embdy see it(2020) search twitter
Minne at T’Whit lassy cud retrain tae be a singer? ????(2020) search twitter
and 1 other occurrences.

@annieones tweeted
t (jamp) in general in cless, cud yae no jist point oot that th (2021) twitter link

@LairnScots tweeted
'What cud I dae but greet? / For I mind (2019) twitter link

Doric

Kynoch, Douglas Lallans 84 - The Ferlie, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Doric, prose
aed creaatit a hantle mair he cud nivver hae thocht o. Nae that on page 76
Afore, Fergie cud answer, a muckle hairy haan c on page 77
an wi as canty a hairt as he cud myn haein, he made his wye ta on page 78
'If we cud jist see yir preef o identity on page 79
ies" is jist aboot richt. But cud we come baak tae the rale war on page 81
Also on pages 82, 83
8 matches

Kynoch, Douglas Lallans 87 - Andy, (Lallans Magazine 2015) Doric, prose
peck nor the meesrable widder cud cast a blicht on his speerits on page 30

11 matches

Philip, George Luikin Back, (Jas Gaesham 2008 ISBN: 978-1804250396) Doric, prose
ital and ma mither an faither cud anely get tae see me throwe a on page 6

2 matches

Leslie, Deborah Tales Fae The Doric Side - Mabel, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, prose
etterdays ago fin Mam said Ah cud ging inte Aiberdeen wi ma pal on page 94

1 matches

Manson, John Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Doric - Dumfries, poetry
I cud see the teeter on page 122

1 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Alive an Kickin, (Argo Publishing 2004 ISBN: 978-0954615314) Doric - Inverurie, prose
telt at ye'r ower fat ~ fin I cud dee't fir naethin. She's bin on page 15
ed in wi the joke, bit Winnie cud tell at he wisna amused. on page 19
inna wint te jump the gun, it cud easy say nae cairds or veesit on page 24
oon it the blooms in er han. "Cud ye gie er ess flooerie, an aa on page 25
"Cud ye nae jist hiv bin civil?" I on page 30
Also on pages 34, 37, 43, 44, 45, 51, 52, 54, 56, 57, 60, 63, 65, 66, 67, 70, 71, 73, 74, 79, 82, 84, 87, 88
36 matches

Blackhall, Sheena The Doric Gruffalo's Bairn, (Itchy Coo 2016 ISBN: 978-1785300691) Doric - Aberdeen, weans
Cud thon be the tail o Muckle Coo on page 7
Cud they belang tae Muckle Coorse on page 11
Cud thon be the hame o Muckle Coo on page 15

3 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Hale an Hairty, (Argo Publishing 2011 ISBN: 978-0954615345) Doric - Inverurie, prose
"Morrice! Cud ye bi ony mair orra..." on page 9
'Jovee..." It wis as dark he cud hairdly see a fit in front o on page 12
"Ah cud aet a scubby horse - an Ah p on page 15
r heid, an a swallt shiner he cud hairdly see oota. He lookit o on page 17
; an ye'd the kinna smile aat cud bring oot the sun on the dark on page 20
Also on pages 21, 22, 25, 26, 30, 32, 37, 38, 40, 44, 45, 48, 50, 51, 56, 61, 62, 63, 64, 66, 69, 74, 75, 77, 78, 80, 81, 85, 91, 92, 93, 94
51 matches

Carney, Don Doric: Alive an Kickin 2, (Argo Publishing 2006 ISBN: 978-0954615321) Doric, prose
micht recognise stories that cud hiv bin written aboot the ord on page 5

2 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric: Alive an Kickin 2, (Argo Publishing 2006 ISBN: 978-0954615321) Doric - Inverurie, prose
is tap plate afore sayin, "Ah cud mebbe come roon te the idea o on page 6
e. Okay, he thocht, the place cud dee wi a lick o pint and a bi on page 8
"Oh...oh, ay, Ah cud iv gaed," said Duncan, "bit A on page 16
the daftest, saftest beast ye cud ivver wish te meet. on page 17
aelly wid. At's ae expinse Ah cud dee wi' oot." on page 19
Also on pages 20, 22, 23, 24, 28, 30, 32, 34, 35, 39, 40, 41, 42, 44, 50, 52
26 matches

Whyte, Brian The Bottles, (Independently published 2020 ISBN: 979-8612647218) Doric, poetry
Cud nivir dee on page 83
Anither roadie far I cud fun on page 123
Neep lanterns cud be seen iviry halloween on page 140

4 matches

Kynoch, Douglas Lallans 79 - The Bonnie Lintie, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Doric - Aberdeen, prose
re wasna sic a veesitor, they cud lippen tae the minister's wif on page 25
ower's." He cud hae wusst tae kick up mair o on page 26
here wasna a chiel i the kirk cud tak the credit for't. on page 27

8 matches

Blackhall, Sheena Lallans 58 - Dour, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Doric, prose
ae bin horrifeed that a bairn cud ken sic coorse spikks. Bit I on page 51

6 matches

Kynoch, Douglas Lallans 82 - Troke, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Doric, prose
ppose 'ere's naething else ye cud hae deen.' on page 89
Fergie's vyce was aat saft, A cud hardly hear fat he was sayin. on page 90

2 matches

Goodall, Phyllis J. Doric Sweet Talk, (timberford.demon 2000) Doric, poetry
Aa suppose Aa cud get a lad
1 matches

Kynoch, Douglas Lallans 83 - The Umman, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Doric, prose
‘A cud wuss ye was richt,’ says Fe
’t; but than A thocht at es cud
n anither; an naething I said cud cheenge her myn. Oot there on
r in her lees was mair than A cud unnerstaan or thole. Up I gat
sayin I was the only een that cud help her. Than cam the accusa
7 matches

Blackhall, Sheena Minnie, (Scots Language Centre 2004) Doric, prose
elt's tail, sae lang that she cud sit on't. Her een war blaik a
Aa the lans o Leddrach Minnie cud see frae the tap o the heathe
e heicht o a battle, afore he cud even draa sword, an the wee b
their fowk's either, fur they cud be turned awa frae the place
easy wi a quine fa's faither cud takk the meat frae yer plate
25 matches

Blackhall, Sheena The Quarry, (Lochlands 2007) Doric, prose
auchts o quartz; granite that cud withstaun aathin frae the sne
rrors waur nur onythin Africk cud conjure up –– nae Aids, b
e Community, a community that cud scarce tak tent o itsel as ay
outhie eneuch, gin their spik cud fyles be gey coorse.
nurse an wis richt gled Nava cud divert hersel. Onywye, a neeb
55 matches

Kynoch, Douglas Lallans 63 - A Wird i Yer Lug, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Doric, prose
r as mony Nor-east wirdies as cud be fun in aat time. It wis a
1 matches

Johnston, Mary Lallans 81 - A Day at Edinbro Feestival, (Lallans Magazine 2012) Doric, prose
een a taxi til her hoose. She cud hae brocht e car but parkin w
y aye cam roon wi a hat an ye cud pit in fit iver.
jist ae wheel. Hoo in e name cud ey bide on em? But ey did, aa
paddlin pool – sae midders cud watch eir bairns better.
4 matches

Wilson, Katie Becus a hae a sister a hae a friend, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric - Buckie, prose
h dollies hooses set up so we cud play wee em ih next day. Mind
1 matches

Blackhall, Sheena Jessie the Jumbo And other Bairn Tales in Scots, (Smashwords 2014) Doric - Aberdeen, weans
cud climm nae farrer. She wintit
she cud chrnm tae the clouds like Whi
flee sae heich. Fee I wish I cud flee like Whigmaleerie.”
the first time their mistress cud read a paper that hidna bin r
he winter wioot ain, Ony feel cud tell ye that.”
18 matches

TheChielMeister Oatcakes 'n' Cheese, (youtube.com 2009) Doric, poetry
Ah cud ne'er dee wi oot it at 'a
1 matches

TheChielMeister Nae mince in Moray, (youtube.com 2008) Doric, poetry
Slipped oan the path, a' ah cud dee wis run!
1 matches

McDonald, Charlie , (Facebook 2022) Doric, poetry
ang as yer co-oopie number ye cud quote
1 matches

@beast_afc tweeted
Banter17 @ScotlandNT Christie cud drop back if ye want Fraser s(2020) search twitter
@DHTReds Magine the clout ye cud mak next week ????(2020) search twitter

@daleser23 tweeted
haha aye but if man u win we cud go sum y else. Nah nae herd f(2013) search twitter
@CallumC19 o fit. It cud even be better(2013) search twitter

@Franwella tweeted
. That place next tae chinese cud be a grand wee indian n it'd (2011) search twitter
ae pay ye yer wages n then ye cud buy a the sheen ye wint .....(2011) search twitter
t a bit wish u wer here so we cud go tae seaf beer garden!(2011) search twitter
Fit a crackin day. Cud it b summer has arrivd in th (2011) search twitter

@fittiecrooners tweeted
@FinHall I cud venture tae the Crown n Ancho(2017) search twitter
Scotland cud hif beet yon Swedes! Think it(2018) search twitter
ng & bones were creaking awa! Cud barely sit doon tae go fer a (2019) search twitter
@PatersonStan Cud be done wee a few cans o'this(2019) search twitter
@MrsStewart31 Oh fit! If I cud only step oot the front door!(2020) search twitter

@Manuforti1968 tweeted
@DoricPhrases Fylse wish I cud tell Zoe Ball on e radio tae (2019) search twitter
ae pit on yer pan loaf so she cud unnerstan ye?(2019) search twitter
@Ali_Leith It wiz the best I cud hink o. You twa teen e better(2020) search twitter

Orkney

@peediepuss tweeted
k is really bonny smelt. Thoo cud go intae the scented candle b(2020) search twitter

Shetland

Watt, Roseanne Moder Dy, (Polygon 2019 ISBN: 978-1846974878) Shetland, poetry
gied dee a langwich, wan dat cud captir de percussion O waves on page 14

1 matches

Southern

Neill, Willie Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Southern, poetry
ye cud hae yir telly onie day fur me on page 131

1 matches

Tindal, Betty Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Southern - Dumfries, poetry
as they chew the cud in the Winter gloamin. on page 163

1 matches

Ulster

King, Angeline Dusty Bluebells Scots Edition, (Leschenault Press 2022 ISBN: 978-1922670540) Ulster - Larne, prose
Stage. "We cud maybe leuk efter him a while, on page 1

42 matches

Robinson, Philip Oul Licht, (Ullans Press 2017 ISBN: 978-1905281305) Ulster - Larne, poetry
lake The Waltons nor a boadie cud tak on page 4
Wha cud crusade agin whilk ban' on page 6
Uncle Davie cud tell ye on page 14
Nae big bad wolf cud blaa on page 15
A cud hae slep tae Monday. on page 40
Also on pages 41, 43, 55, 63
10 matches

Morrison-Smyth, Anne Alice's Carrants in Wunnerlan, (Evertype 2013 ISBN: 978-1-78201-011-1) Ulster - Ballymoney, prose
t tae hirsel (es weel es shae cud, fur the het day wus makin hi on page 7
gh the air! Dae yae think yae cud dae it?) "An on page 9
e shoothers. Oh, hoo A wish A cud shut up lk a telescope! A thi on page 12
ae ecudnae reach it ava: shae cud see it plain enuch through th on page 14
ice! It wus naw mair nor shae cud dae, lyin doon on yin side, t on page 17
Also on pages 20, 22, 23, 27, 29, 36, 38, 39, 40, 42, 45, 51, 53, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 69, 70, 71, 74, 75, 84, 85, 87, 89, 91, 93, 95, 102, 103, 105, 109, 114, 116, 118, 124
54 matches

Dornan, Stephen Tha Jaa Banes, (Ulster-Scots Academy 2020 ISBN: 978-1-9163758-1-9) Ulster - Comber, poetry
For what human haun cud hae gaithered this kist on page 21
An cud thole tha noise nae mair. on page 22

2 matches

Ulster-Scots Language Society Tha Fower Gospels, (Ullans Press 2016 ISBN: 978-1-905281-25-1) Ulster, prose
r tae tha judge, an tha judge cud han ye ower tae tha offysher, on page 5
rits, an that reuch, naebodie cud get bye thaim. "Whut ïs ït on page 9
"Hoo cud A be shair whut ye'r sayin's on page 69
it A heerd yer wairm wurds, A cud feel tha bairn ïn ma wame gi on page 70
fella wud turn oot. Oniebodie cud see that tha pooer o tha Loar on page 71
Also on pages 76, 77, 78, 79, 84, 87, 89, 91, 98, 100, 101, 102, 103, 107, 109, 112
42 matches

Logan, Liam Thon Ulster Scots Book, (Galdanagh 2014 ISBN: 978-0992881405) Ulster - Dunloy, prose
alf 'oor television programme cud hae on the hale country. Fer on page 46

1 matches

Burgess, Wilson Dae Ye See: Ulster-Scots Poems, (Scots Language Centre 2007 ISBN: 978-0955791604) Ulster - L'Derry, poetry
Naethin' cud bae worse. on page 5
So Ah pulled as hard as Ah cud. on page 7
For a while Ah think Ah cud stan' it - on page 14
He cud tell whir its made, this Burn on page 29
Sae then Ah cud'nae learn; on page 35

5 matches

Campbell, Robert Lock Doon Poyams, (Independently 2021 ISBN: 979-8742155812) Ulster, poetry
Sprachle doon cud ni'er get up on page 17
Cud Fathair Chrissmas bae sae mea on page 19
Cud blessin dwell wi'in yer daen' on page 30
Tha fool deceived thut they cud win. on page 47

5 matches

McDonald, Fiona Frae Cowie's Cragg, (Ulster-Scots Academy Press 2021 ISBN: B0949GXX7K) Ulster, poetry
Fur he cud dae whutiver he plaised, wi d on page 3
the' cudnae houl a tune - ye cud tell the' wur hauf tore. on page 4
Yinst A had a notion A cud quarely lilt a sang, Til A he on page 11
houlin yin fornenst his neb, "Cud ye no get yersel a wheen o ne on page 15
ethin wunnerfu tae thaim. She cud mine it yet, Annie and Johnni on page 16
Also on pages 17, 21, 23, 24, 27, 30
12 matches

Ni Chuilin, Caral Roadin furtae Bring Forrits an Graith tha ULSTER-SCOTCH Leid, Heirskip an Cultur, (Mannystrie o Fowkgates, Airts an Aisedom 2015) Ulster, government
eivin (14 pairts tha hunnèr) cud lïft Ulstèr-Scotch whan it on page 8
walins adae wi wark, an micht cud apen new inlats fur fowk's wa on page 9
til anither cultùr. It micht cud apen hamelt affcums, freits, on page 10
thae leids cud hae. Ower tha heid o thon, mi on page 15
id, heirskip an cultùr micht cud be mair weel-forrit an weel s on page 32
Also on pages 34, 35, 41, 42, 43, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52, 53
21 matches

Ullans Speakers Association Nursery Rhymes for Weans, (Ulster-Scots Agency 2008 ISBN: 978-0955791697) Ulster, weans
Jack Spratt cud ate nae fat, on page 12

2 matches

Crozier, Ian Recomendations fer an Ulster-Scots plen fer oor leid, heirskeip an’ culture, (communities-ni.gov.uk 2022) Ulster, government
r a lang paiper an' tha' thon cud mak' hit inaccessible. This p on page 5
sich waark cud link wi' braider forderins in on page 30
hrie hunner an seiventie echt cud bae added tae the sax hunner on page 36
the fect at organisations at cud bring fowk thegither get litt on page 39
o' independence. Hit cud bae argued at thon cums fae a on page 40
Also on pages 47, 48, 49, 51, 53, 65, 66, 672, 68
26 matches

Ferguson, Roy Rhymes frae Rathfrilan: A Wheen o Poames, (self-published 2022 ISBN: 979-8796193099) Ulster, poetry
me an hae a read. O coorse ye cud jaist start at the start an r on page 1
An with it A'm convinced he cud hae daen a hairt transplant. on page 11
Cud ye scrieve a poem in thon tim on page 15
ung men went smilin, brave as cud be, on page 30
Jaist twa that we cud point tae. on page 42
Also on pages 43, 44, 46
13 matches

Warwick, Matthew Tha Feardie Geng hae tae bide at hame, (Sensory Attachment Centre 2020) Ulster - Ballymena, weans
hoo they cud stap tha smittal
o giein yer hauns a guid wash cud keep ye frae hairm?
2 matches

Dornan, Stephen The Widenin Sheuch, (Bella Caledonia 2018) Ulster, blog
em quare an wee, like ye near cud skite stanes owre.
tories are that throuither ye cud near stairt onywhaur.
mang themsels: gin Montgomery cud get the new Scotch King, Jame
ongue nae hairm, hooaniver ye cud argue that it didnae dae it o
4 matches

Thompson, Mark The Lost Ness Monster, (clydesburn.blogspot.com 2009) Ulster - Ards Peninsula, poetry
Ivery man, woman, wean he cud fin
1 matches

Reynolds, Charlie Krisamas time is draa’in near, (Ullans Speakers Association 2011) Ulster - Coleraine, prose
mae granny usetae sae, things cud aye bae warse.
1 matches

Ulster Scots Agency Ulster Scots Census, (census.gov.uk 2021) Ulster, government
thïngs that irnae richt, ye cud be tuk up an haetae pye oot t
thïngs that irnae richt, ye cud be tuk up an haetae pye oot t
thïngs that irnae richt, ye cud be tuk up an hae tae pye oot
Hoo weel cud ye taak Inglisch?
Cud ye unnèrstaun, taak, raed or
7 matches

Gibson, Darren Cannae Thole Ye!, (lowcountrylad.blogspot.com/ 2014) Ulster - Ards, blog
eeter ye cannae stan, weel ye cud tell him that ye cannae thole
om that’s sae crabbit, shae cud hardly thole hersel. An then
2 matches

Smyth, Anne I Corinthians 13, (Ullans Magazine 2012) Ulster, prose
; the mair A lippen the wye A cud mak muntains flit, an haenae
1 matches

King, Angeline Weans o Latharna, (angelineking.com 2021) Ulster - Larne, weans
‘How cud ye be bored? It’s simmer. Y
skelpt the groon that fast ah cud hae won the schuil sport’s
there was onlie yin thing ah cud dae. Ah reached oot ma han an
Ah cud feel a wind on ma back.
as she lut oot a scraich that cud hae turnt the tide. Standin a
7 matches

Bennett, Hazel Tha Near Cut, (Ullans Magazine 2001) Ulster, prose
We cum tha direck road. Hoo cud it be a near cut gin we hae c
wud gar ye grue, or waur. Ye cud fin yersel in wi a loun at wi
wrang yin o yer ain soart ye cud aye rin awa fae hit, maistly
Thon wis hit. Nae muckle dunt cud ye pit on a quine.
4 matches

Gibson, Darren Oul money, (Ullans Magazine 2013) Ulster, prose
nce nooadays. A’m no sure A cud git ma heid roon thur bein tw
1 matches

Spence, Laura Tha Thoarn Tree, (Ullans Magazine 2013) Ulster, prose
was wi wean agane an wee Dan cud dae wi a bit o a gairden fur
a guid day laik thon. Gin ye cud tak doon thon muckle brench t
“A jalouse this tree cud be a thoosan!” sayed Dan, a
ichtin tha boag tha wye Grace cud mak oot tha tummocks o gress.
ocht cum til her. “John, ye cud mak a quare wudden leg frae t
7 matches

Mc Donnell, John , (Facebook 2021) Ulster, prose
hated that ...but wisht shae cud cum beck noo an dae hit yince
a farl...och A dinnae think A cud manage a hale yin mammy shaed
2 matches

Drennan, William Yin Tae A Hunner, (Ullans Press 2004) Ulster, poetry
Cud coont fae a cud cral
1 matches

Gillen, Charles Whun A’ The Kye Had Names, (Ullans Press 2005) Ulster, poetry
Cud I go bak an’ tak’ tae Jam
1 matches

Gillen, Charles Fifty Nine, (Ullans Press 2005) Ulster, poetry
Only Mae cud milk oul Bridget,
1 matches

@the_gellick tweeted
tower hoose the #UlsterScots cud near gulder owre tae their fo (2016) twitter link
acks ( in braid Ulster Scots) cud they yarn. http://t.co/jg2edm (2015) twitter link
Hugh's day - hooaniver, they cud weel hae built roon bits o hi (2016) twitter link
Cud ye gie us "slightly fanatical (2015) twitter link
Cud the DUP hallions no hae done (2016) twitter link
and 5 other occurrences.

@TheFarrierPhil tweeted
iphsays You min yursel Raiph, cud be a freen o tha divil himsel (2021) twitter link
ke the Hamely tongue when she cud but me da, he majored in Lati(2021) search twitter
BBCScotLearn Oh a winner if a cud join in??????? (2021) twitter link

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