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feenish Corpus occurrences Central Doric / Northern Orkney Shetland Southern Ulster
Occurences normalised per million words33.1 31.4 40.7 9.9 81.4 31 0
Number of occurrences10661 27 1 14 3 0
Number of authors44 26 10 1 6 2

Occurrences of feenish in Corpus

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Central

Robertson, James Naebody'd Seen Him, (Scottish Book Trust 2018) Central, prose
e lairdie pit it up but didna feenish it, never meant tae. It wis w on page 16

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Robertson, James Precious and the Puggies, (Itchy Coo 2011 ISBN: 978-1845023324) Central, weans
ots wioot the st) and syne ye feenish it aff by sayin WE. And that' on page 2

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Clark, Thomas Alice's Adventirs in Wunnerlaun, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010708) Central, prose
"Ah don't see how he kin ever feenish, if he never even stairts." B on page 94

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Begg, James A. Alison's Jants in Ferlieland, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010845) Central, prose
"Och, please come on back an feenish yer story!" Alison cried efte on page 30
d, an wis on his wey back tae feenish his story. on page 31
e be ceevil, ye micht as weel feenish the story yersel." on page 44

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Moodie, Gordon D. Lallans 90 - Snoke Iz A Pithie Warlock, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Central, prose
mptoms didnae gae awa. In the feenish Ah foond ma ain wey - twa ba on page 80

1 matches

Brown, Ian Lallans 70 - The Scots leid in modren Scots drama, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, prose
The reason A feenish wi thon Antigone fae the ster on page 40

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Paterson, Stuart A. Wheen: New and Collected Poems, (Ulster-Scots Community Network 2023 ISBN: 978-1838480431) Central, poetry
o yin stravaig fae stert tae feenish anither empty page. on page 77

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Begg, James A. The Man's the Gowd for A' That, (Carn Publishing 2012 ISBN: 978-0956755049) Central, prose
o heather frae the muir, tae feenish theikin ower the turf an gair on page 50

1 matches

Smith, Donald Saut and Bluid: A Scotsaga, (Luath 2022 ISBN: 978-1804250341) Central, prose
ntime at Pittenweem cam tae a feenish? Yin dey Ah wis joukin amang on page 11
feenish o time. 'Whit'll happen?' 'An on page 14

8 matches

Dareau, Mareau Lallans 59 - The Dictionar o the Aulder Scottis Leid (DOST), (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, newspaper
chtie year been brocht till a feenish in this lest year. DOST wes s on page 59

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Fitt, Matthew Chairlie and the Chocolate Works, (Itchy Coo 2016 ISBN: 978-1-78530-083-7) Central, prose
'You feenish it,' said Granda Jock. 'I'm o on page 44
r wheesht, mither, and let me feenish!" said Violet. on page 109

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Clark, Thomas Diary o a Wimpy Wean, (Itchy Coo 2018 ISBN: 978-1785302145) Central, weans
the teacher tae hurry up and feenish the seatin chairt. Sae I deci on page 4

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Wilson, Rab Accent O the Mind, (Luath 2006 ISBN: 978-1905222322) Central - New Cumnock, poetry
Tae feenish his education, Horace wis nex on page 100
up in the puirs-hoose. At the feenish he wis murdert wi an aix, on page 108
ht, that only lea's me. Juist feenish me aff tae! on page 124
Then, et the feenish up, he foun out that on page 146

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Robertson, James The Hoose at Pooh's Neuk, (Itchy Coo 2010 ISBN: 978-1845022945) Central, weans
"That'll jist gie me time tae feenish yon story I wis tellin ye abo on page 136
s I should mibbe say, afore I feenish, I hae a screed o Poetry tae on page 154

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Robertson, James The Sleekit Mr Tod, (Itchy Coo 2008 ISBN: 978-1845021986) Central, weans
nner, they were that gleg tae feenish the job. on page 27

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Clark, Thomas The Boggin Beginnin, (Itchy Coo 2021 ISBN: 978-1785303524) Central, weans
feenish chyngin intae their costumes. on page 138

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McGregor, Iain Lallans 79 - The Ratton, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Central, prose
d it flet wi his shuffle. Tae feenish, A flyped the gress divot bac on page 78

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Adamson, Donald Bield, (Tapsalteerie 2021) Central - Dumfries, poetry
we'd feenish ye.' on page 6

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Niven, Liz Stravaigin, (Luath 2001 ISBN: 978-1905222704) Central, poetry
gey faur bigger dent. So tae feenish aff ma story There a pynt A h on page 6

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Fitt, Matthew Hercules: Bampots and Heroes, (Itchy Coo 2005) Central - Dundee, weans
else could he dae? He had tae feenish these trauchles or his faithe on page 26

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McMillan, Hugh Whit If? Scotland's History as it Micht Hiv Bin, (Luath 2021 ISBN: 9781910022900) Central, poetry
an wit the feenish o things. on page 21
The feenish o the Picts on page 22
him time tae feenish the lament on page 51

4 matches

Connor, Charles P. Lallans 82 - Nae Guid Ettle, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, prose
isses. Than he'd cam hame tae feenish aff hes warkin days is a jile on page 16

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Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS nummer 109, (self-published 2002) Central, newspaper
n mair Scots, than Scots will feenish contractin an stert tae expau
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Macafee, Caroline Lallans 63 - Auld plain Scottis, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Central, prose
Ah feenish wi twa-three thochts for an a
1 matches

Robinson, Christine Lallans 70 - The Language o the Glasgow Unity Plays, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, prose
n haes cairriet it on tae the feenish. The plays is The Gorbals Sto
1 matches

Rennie, Susan Kat an Doug on Planet Fankle, (Itchy Coo 2002 ISBN: 978-1902927459) Central, weans
h. But she didna hae time tae feenish, for suddenly she wis wheeche
1 matches

McKillop, Roger Challengin' Times, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, poetry
A’ll feenish oan – at the stert, onywyâ€
1 matches

Shoor Caan, Angus Afore we hud ri telly, (McStorytellers.com 2013) Central - Saltcoats, prose
ls in ri boaxroom an' wey kin feenish it aff ri morn. A'v a big boo
1 matches

Kurtoglu, Wulf Braken Fences, (Caroline Macafee 2011 ISBN: B006JE3UQW) Central, prose
He didna feenish, cut aff be her warnin leuk.
He didna feenish, cut aff be her warnin leuk.
ody wad hae tae come alang an feenish him aff for me. That canna be
3 matches

Shoor Caan, Angus Coont Thum: A hunner an' oad McLimericks, (self-published 2012 ISBN: 978-1480242425) Central - Ardrossan, poetry
Which is how a didnae feenish school
1 matches

Facebook link (Changed Times Historical Novel By Ethyl Smith 2022) Central
thePrivy Cooncil set oot tae feenish aff the rebels or Covenanters

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Doric

Grant, Margaret Young At Hert, (Huntly Writers 2023 ISBN: 978-0993597152) Doric, poetry
pin the hills Nae metter, Ill feenish ma roon tho it kill's on page 15

1 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Alive an Kickin, (Argo Publishing 2004 ISBN: 978-0954615314) Doric - Inverurie, prose
"Ah'v bin leukin te feenish aff ma bedroom es file," said on page 72
e a splashie o caal watter te feenish aff." on page 83

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Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 81 - Pyntin the Been, (Lallans Magazine 2012) Doric - Aberdeen, newspaper
hale business fae stairt tae feenish. Ye nivver brocht doon Airchi on page 8

1 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Hale an Hairty, (Argo Publishing 2011 ISBN: 978-0954615345) Doric - Inverurie, prose
n doon...up an doon...an syne feenish aff bi skelpin her on the bac on page 12

1 matches

Hay, Gordon M. The Doric New Testament, (Gordon M Hay 2012 ISBN: 978-0957351516) Doric - Banff, prose
idna come tae connach bit tae feenish fit gaed afore. Lat ma tell y on page 11
e see gin ye culd affoord tae feenish it? Ither gait, gin ye lay e on page 106

3 matches

Uri, Antonia Bidin awa: City Breaks, (Scots Language Centre 2015) Doric - Aberdeen, newspaper
daesnae hae eneuch siller tae feenish biggin it jist yet. on page 3

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Leslie, Deborah Doric: Alive an Kickin 2, (Argo Publishing 2006 ISBN: 978-0954615321) Doric - Inverurie, prose
ye'v plinty o time. It disna feenish tull aleyven o'clock. Bit afo on page 38

1 matches

Byrne, Catherine Alice's Mishanters in e Land o Farlies, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010609) Doric - Caithness, prose
"Please come back, an feenish yer story!" Alice called efte on page 29
mind, an wis coman back till feenish his story. on page 30
e canna be civil, ee'd better feenish e story for yersel " on page 70
"A dinna see how he can ever feenish, if he disna begin." But she on page 91
"A'd rether feenish ma tea," sade e Hatter, wi a on page 109

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Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 73 - The Bigger Hoose, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Doric - Aberdeen, prose
priest, bit Dod didna lat him feenish. on page 108

1 matches

Blackhall, Sheena Minnie, (Scots Language Centre 2004) Doric, prose
fur his meat. Sune, Jock wad feenish his piece, an gyang back tae
he'd bin helpin the cattleman feenish aff the milkin.
dly. 'Yer brither's tryin tae feenish his lessons.'
Leddrach, wytin fur Daith tae feenish the coorse breet aff.
ye gyang the pair o ye till I feenish ma wark doon here. Isie, yer
5 matches

Blackhall, Sheena The Quarry, (Lochlands 2007) Doric, prose
braw frocks an ootins at the feenish o her tour.
1 matches

Johnston, Mary Lallans 81 - A Day at Edinbro Feestival, (Lallans Magazine 2012) Doric, prose
he needed ti match some oo ti feenish a tapestry o Edinbro Castle â
1 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 76 - Loch Skeen, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Doric, prose
tae win tae the scuil, oo wad feenish oor ploys efter. Thursday
1 matches

Hutchison, Pat The Three Cannels, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Doric - Banffshire, prose
hey’d be destitute. Noo tae feenish aathing aff they’d lost the
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Hutchison, Pat Bob the Dog fae the Bog, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Doric - Banffshire, prose
his hert oot. He wiz gan tae feenish wi Pipe Major R. Macfammils'
dden, but decided instead tae feenish wi 51st Highland Division’s
2 matches

Orkney

Parkins, Hazel Seven Year O Yule Days, (H and M Parkins 2002 ISBN: 978-0954363505) Orkney, poetry
Bit, aal good things must feenish and I hid tae get on feet. on page 25

1 matches

Shetland

Johnson, Laureen Alice's Adventirs in Wonderlaand, (Evertype 2012 ISBN: 978-1782010081) Shetland - Voe, prose
an hit didna tak her lang ta feenish da cake. on page 15
"Please come back an feenish dee story!" Alice cried efter on page 31
is mind, an wis comin back ta feenish his story. on page 32
"Hit's wrang fae start ta feenish," said da Caterpillar, as if on page 51
"I dunna see foo he can ever feenish if he's no gyaain ta start." on page 95
Also on pages 115, 126
7 matches

Greig, Charles A Shetland Bible, (Saint Andrew Press 2009 ISBN: 978-0715209158) Shetland - Lerwick, prose
...' Bit afore he hed time ta feenish whit he wis sayin, da fedder on page 124

1 matches

Fraser, Barbara Aye Someane Deid, Aye Someane Boarn, (Shetland Times 2021 ISBN: 978-1910997437) Shetland, prose
y. Ah'm blyde he didna hae ta feenish up in ane a dis homs, fur he on page 3
lamp, fur he kent he hedd ta feenish it, he hedd ta feenish it afo on page 71

3 matches

Laurenson, Hannah Lisa Da Maa's Eggs, (Hands Up For Trad 2019) Shetland, prose
at five we milking da coo and feenish we pitin wis tae bed. Da day
1 matches

Ratter, Peter Da Perishin Nort, (Young Shetland Writer 2010) Shetland, prose
n wis cut aff. Afore he could feenish, da corpse struck him doon wi
1 matches

@tattooedselkie tweeted
@sheltielisa I'll hae tae feenish it aff da moarn. Me room look(2021) search twitter

Southern

Rodger, Matt The Borth’ick Waitter, (SCOTS Corpus 2003) Southern - Roxburgh, prose
left ‘um tae feenish his stent.
happenins bot A think A’ll feenish wi the fallaen ane, at teuk
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@StuartPoet tweeted
t Willie Neill aye yuisst tae feenish his letters wi "Aye keep caai(2020) search twitter

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