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Use in varieties of Scots

gave Corpus occurrences Central Doric / Northern Orkney Shetland Southern Ulster
Occurences normalised per million words75.6 85.1 100.9 39.7 5.8 21.9 17.7
Number of occurrences234160 63 4 1 2 4
Number of authors86 53 22 4 1 2 4

Occurrences of gave in Corpus

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Central

Robertson, James Naebody'd Seen Him, (Scottish Book Trust 2018) Central, prose
ght him at it, a cleaner. She gave him a look, a smile. He ackno on page 14

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Clark, Thomas Alice's Adventirs in Wunnerlaun, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010708) Central, prose
tec.-an in thae aspects ah've gave it the full whack as faur as on page vii
e jist droap the jaur case it gave some poor sowel a sour yin, s on page 9
Enough's enough!" She usually gave hersell some fair guid advice on page 14
French lesson-book. The Moose gave a sudden leap oot ae the watt on page 22
hersel "This'll be Bill", she gave it wan sharp on page 38
Also on pages 48, 53, 81, 100, 115, 118, 120
17 matches

Burnett, Mikey nobody remembers the birdman - It's Ladle, (Association for Scottish Literature 2022) Central, prose
ected. Insteed, the answer ah gave wis greeted by only silence. on page 35

1 matches

Haddow, Kris nobody remembers the birdman - The Incomer, (Association for Scottish Literature 2022) Central, prose
yer door when he chapped. It gave folk ideas, stertit rumours g on page 78

1 matches

McQueer, Chris HWFG, (404 Ink 2003 ISBN: 978-1912489107) Central, prose
bowls and bingo. Since ah've gave up the bowls, ah've been hunt on page 1
e humphin aboot mah bowls hus gave me the strength ae a wummin h on page 11

2 matches

Beekman, Tony Lallans 84 - The Fate o the Philosopher, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
ade o gowd wis familiar an it gave him a warm feelin, though he on page 48

1 matches

Armstrong, Graeme Young Team, (Picador 2020 ISBN: 978-1529017366) Central, prose
e. The council huv long since gave up tryin tae fix it fur the w on page 24

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Paterson, Stuart A. Wheen: New and Collected Poems, (Ulster-Scots Community Network 2023 ISBN: 978-1838480431) Central, poetry
an gave baith minimum an maximum o fu on page 24

1 matches

Begg, James A. The Man's the Gowd for A' That, (Carn Publishing 2012 ISBN: 978-0956755049) Central, prose
'I gave ye leave tae pray, Broun, no on page 47

1 matches

Douglas, David Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Central - Galloway, poetry
Had a strong body, gave her blood to her brood and di on page 41

2 matches

Burnett, Colin A Working Class State of Mind, (Piermont 2021 ISBN: 978-1914090158) Central - East Coast, prose
that watch ae ma granda's, he gave me it when he thoat ah wis go on page 19
ae much tae boays like me but gave us sae little. That's why if on page 25
ah first floated the idea she gave this expression ae sheer pani on page 67
he yin. Last Seturday ah even gave her ma last line ae snow." on page 76
hanks, mate" ah tell him. "Ah gave aw that up years ago. No gone on page 79
Also on pages 86, 88, 89, 91, 120, 137, 143, 144, 145, 185, 196, 198
20 matches

Thomson, Mark Bard fae thi buildin site, (Luath 2007 ISBN: 978-1906307141) Central - Dundee, poetry
in order ti rite this book an gave me so many pointers an let me on page i
Murray an Wallace gave a shout, on page 43
Dad jist gave it a miss on page 89
an gave is hell fir smokin dope. on page 92

5 matches

McHardy, Stuart Speakin o Dundee: Tales Tellt Aroun the Toun, (Luath 2010 ISBN: 978-1-906817-25-1) Central - Dundee, prose
ind he shut up quick whan Dod gave him sic a look! Nacbody wuid on page 60
The scaly cratur gave a terrifyin hiss as it rearit on page 79
fowk wuid cheer him on as he gave it laldy singin aboot Napoleo on page 91
it at the Provost jinin in an gave him three cheers whan he proc on page 122

4 matches

Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2021 ISBN: 978-1916117921) Central - Renfrew, prose
That wis whit gave me the idea. on page 13
Whit, ah said. Madame Bonnie gave out punnies to half the class on page 18
y disco an how Chris Rice had gave her a knock back. on page 27
s Extras catalogue. An aw she gave me wis a cheap crappy crosswo on page 39
yi no go back tae it then. Ah gave it up tae huv you an Karen, s on page 52
Also on pages 57, 73, 77, 78, 114, 116, 122, 123, 169
16 matches

Docherty, John F. Lallans 81 - Lang Summer Days, (Lallans Magazine 2012) Central, prose
knew whit they were daein an gave orders - 'you come, wait her on page 76

4 matches

Chisnall, Edward F. H. Yer Ain, The Young Yins and the Auld Yin, (Evertype 2021 ISBN: 978-1782012764) Central - Glasgow, poetry
Awtho it aye gave ye the double dry bowk. on page 98
ven tho the three stents they gave ye on page 125

2 matches

Townsley, Jane Joe's Cloud an Ither Stuff, (lulu.com 2014 ISBN: 978-1326001612) Central - Perth, prose
"Hiya, Mary." Hughie gave her a peck on the cheek, whic on page 38
edin it breed an things, even gave it a wee drap milk when it wi on page 77
law had been brocht oot. They gave her rotten jobs tae dae, like on page 78
richt bein a metalheid, so he gave it up. Cinderella wis disappo on page 89

4 matches

Grae, Emma Be guid tae yer Mammy, (Unbound Digital 2021 ISBN: 978-1789651171) Central, prose
Maw crosses hur arms. 'God gave me ma cross tae bear wi ye, S on page 3
rushed in, scooped me up and gave me a big hug. on page 40
ur the belt, but ah'm sure he gave it tae Cathy and on page 63
t, the only decent advice she gave wis stuff she got fae other p on page 85

4 matches

Tollick, Margaret Tapsalteerie and Ither Tales, (Windfall Books 2008 ISBN: 978-0955726422) Central, weans
Gave him sic a tellin on page 47

1 matches

Harrison, Jean Lallans 59 - BARRY SCHUIL 1928 - 1934, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central - East Lothian, prose
some o the craturs. Then she gave us aa the dates o the battles on page 120

2 matches

Niven, Liz Stravaigin, (Luath 2001 ISBN: 978-1905222704) Central, poetry
s day, Was mibbe the wan whae gave birth tae a play? These marri on page 41

1 matches

Watt, George T. Lallans 73 - Buffalo Bill, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central, poetry
cam wheelin oot o the sun an gave chase on page 62

1 matches

Docherty, John F. Lallans 82 - Lang Summer Days Pairt 2, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, prose
laes they'd got fae folk that gave them shelter, they widnae hae on page 47

3 matches

Calderwood, Lynsey Mumbo Jumbo, (Litro magazine 2006) Central, prose
t. Wit, ah said. Madame Bonny gave out punies to half the class.
The last time Madame Bonny gave oot millions ae punies it wis
2 matches

Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2020) Central, prose
That wis whit gave me the idea.
1 matches

Tait, John M Lallans 63 - Expository Scots (2), (Lallans Magazine 2003) Central, prose
say an his like is at thay ‘gave Scots a certain literary stat
1 matches

Nicol, Alissa Poor Wee Livvy, (Scots Hoose 2022) Central - North Lanarkshire, weans
wis asked the girls and Livvy gave the description ae the 'creep
1 matches

Mortimer, Cara Bewaur o th tap tap tap, (Scots Hoose 2022) Central - North Lanarkshire, weans
but naebdy wis listenin. Ah gave in ma strugglin an en a black
1 matches

McClelland, Ben Chicagof Island, (Scots Hoose 2020) Central - Ayr, prose
coupon. They had grey fur and gave another screeching yell. They
1 matches

Cunningham, Liam Tam, (Scots Hoose 2020) Central - Bellshill, prose
go across runnin watter so a gave it a go n a jamp oure the sta
1 matches

Forrest, Liam Hittin the Toon, (Scots Hoose 2020) Central - Dunfermline, prose
sers might ae went fleein and gave somebdy a concussion. He wiz
1 matches

Macdonald, Amy Evelynn and Peter, (Scots Hoose 2020) Central - Ayr, prose
tae why Ah wis still here. Ah gave her a wave and then got into
1 matches

Mc Rae, Thomas The Neep Lantern, (Lowdown-L 2009) Central - Central, prose
d brocht alang ’is chanter gave thaim a bit tune. Then Elsie
1 matches

Meikle, William Overheard in a Cemetery, (ABCTales.com 2004) Central - Ayrshire, prose
- many a time, but ye always gave that look o' yours an' did wh
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Clyde Built, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
n seventy-wan when Jimmy Reid gave his speech ‘. . . we don’
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Sharks, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
cy bill ah wis late wae an ah gave Jacquie fifty quid so’s she
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Graftin, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
Robertson fae the joab centre gave me. He sais ye cannae miss it
1 matches

Bennett, Peter McShane's Reprieve, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
y pult me oot the van McNulty gave me the full spiel - ah’d f
3110 Pay-as-you-go phone they gave me beeps in ma poakit. A text
2 matches

McKillop, Roger The Appin Murderer, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Edinburgh, prose
the hill. Scrub an’ bracken gave me cover bit nae protection f
1 matches

Muir, Glenn Al Fresco, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Linlithgow, prose
Trossachs via Callender. This gave us a choice o various Lochs t
1 matches

McKillop, Roger Challengin' Times, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, poetry
wed her down tae the minibus, gave her space tae calm doon. Scot
a chord wi’ him ‘cause he gave me nae mair trouble.
2 matches

McKillop, Roger The Staff, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
stood the rules cause A ay’ gave the game away by includin’
int, Callum, fir some reason, gave the minibus keys tae a “Tea
es tae College Every day. She gave us aw’ a laugh yin day when
e it aw’ yersel’” an’ gave her a copy o’ ma material.
4 matches

McKillop, Roger Educational (Mis)Communication, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
. Again fir sheer devilment A gave her the logical fallacy, “A
1 matches

McKillop, Roger Ma Heroes o' Sport, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
“ Dini’ be daft Weyms, we gave ye your’s in 1914!”
1 matches

McKillop, Roger Ma Heroes o' Music, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
Yi' gave us oor anthem an' hope,
You gave us back oor past an' culture,
2 matches

Crawford, Ross Awa in a Dwam, (Medium 2021) Central - Stirling, prose
se’s mane. A cobwebbed garb gave form tae the formless. The fi
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Wan Goal tae the Good, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
, Paul. They’ll find oot ye gave us it, if ye don’t gie us i
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Time, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
e reconcile it wae hersel. Ah gave her a hard bloody time ay it.
1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 102, (self-published 2002) Central, newspaper
He gave me his wee camel,
1 matches

astrothsknot The Auld Man O Jerah, (archiveofourown.org 2018) Central, prose
er her shouder. The food she gave tae a pair faimly wha hyd nan
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Arabian Monkfish (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
Ah gave Scanlon maist ay the gear ah
1 matches

Douglas, Ashley Fur maist o history, anonymous wis a wumman, (Scottish Poetry Library 2022) Central, prose
r / Mait, land, and gold scho gave aboundantlie). Marie’s lite
1 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 2, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
d tae be honest, eh? ah never gave her words ae a redemption ah
1 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 5, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
‘’Aye, he gave ma mum a lift haime yin night
1 matches

@DavidJWood2 tweeted
king about your wee girl, and gave Maisie a huge hug. Horrible t(2020) search twitter
hell if I’m honest ????. We gave the boys a choice of going th(2020) search twitter

@g_hibby tweeted
Away tae get ma tea.... I've gave up wi' Hibs... ????? :( (2023) twitter link

@jax6754 tweeted
ChrisRamsey Predictive txt! A gave up oan that ages ago......plu(2014) search twitter

@rosa_alba_macd tweeted
e wanted 5 n 6 but they anely gave her twa, ye'll get hame fae t(2020) search twitter

@OliphantWullie tweeted
eautiful game Chris!!! Ye aye gave 110% . Ma ain career wis cut (2022) twitter link

@Angela1Sinclair tweeted
@mcdonji1 A mind. Big cousins gave me some when a wiz aboot 4. W(2020) search twitter

@bigandymccoll tweeted
didnae just talk the talk. He gave Scots back some of their conf (2022) twitter link

@rattlecans tweeted
She gave me so much, no just ma first (2022) twitter link

@weenell3 tweeted
@gurggles1234 @gibbsy66 I gave in and put mine on tonight. I (2022) twitter link

@changed_days tweeted
e the Four Loo's cos ye never gave me any advice ?? tbf when a g (2021) twitter link
been an arsehole either, just gave back whit av got fae other ha (2021) twitter link

@LairnScots tweeted
#guidguisin This yin gave us an awfy fricht! ?????? htt (2020) twitter link

@LowEndJardo tweeted
Woman in the shop gave me marlboro bright instead ae (2021) twitter link

@ThonJacobite tweeted
Boris Johnson, oor ancestors gave the Romans sic a hard time th(2021) search twitter

@kennethbryce184 tweeted
in - brora deserved it imo n gave there all ! (2021) twitter link
s in your reply btw - i only gave my opinion after all - that (2021) twitter link
2 years on another yin but av gave up lol (2020) twitter link
@InfidelNumber19 ave gave up the noo - bit oo must hae (2020) twitter link
t a day for the burra - adda gave an airm n a leg tae c that ga (2020) twitter link
and 5 other occurrences.

Doric

Cameron, Alan Lallans 90 - Drumtulloch, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Doric, prose
hey fined them £100, 000, an gave them twa wikks tae stump up, on page 84

1 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Alive an Kickin, (Argo Publishing 2004 ISBN: 978-0954615314) Doric - Inverurie, prose
is haird-wirkin hairt finally gave oot...retired hans, noo lily on page 89

1 matches

Benzie, Lesley Fessen Reared, (Seahorse 2020 ISBN: 978-1916214538) Doric, poetry
that we an yer sesters gave ye, on page 50

1 matches

Thom, Bill The Quait Chiel, (Tapsalteerie 2013 ISBN: 9780992663100) Doric - Banff, poetry
An fan he gave thi bag a dunt, on page 24
An his wife she gave a grin, on page 27
An fan he gave thi bag a dunt, on page 28

3 matches

Whyte, Brian The Bottles, (Independently published 2020 ISBN: 979-8612647218) Doric, poetry
I didna even ken pigs gave us pork chops on page 80

1 matches

Byrne, Catherine Alice's Mishanters in e Land o Farlies, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010609) Doric - Caithness, prose
off iss meenad!" She usually gave hersel awful good advice (tho on page 14
r French lesson-book. E Moose gave a sudden leap oot o e watter, on page 21
ill hersel "Iss is Bill", she gave wan sharp kick, an waited til on page 36
muscular strength, wheech id gave till ma jaw, on page 46
t for a meenad or two, wheech gave e Pigeon e opportunity o adda on page 51
Also on pages 67, 79, 97, 99, 116, 118
16 matches

Smith, Alex A Sair Fecht, (self-published 2003) Doric, prose
so Jonsar opened the door an gave her a
on that", an gave it a richt hardy whack. He di
Abody on the estate gave Jake a wide berth. any time h
3 matches

Hamilton, Roddy Lallans 63 - Beggerey’s Greenhoose, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Doric, prose
panels. The heavy metal sign gave way, much tae the surprise o
1 matches

Gray, Kath Lallans 63 - Aikey Brae Fair – 1962, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Doric, prose
s chattin up yer auntie an he gave ye a sweetie oniewey.
1 matches

Kerr, Oliwia, Sarah and Amber Fiona and the Ring, (Scots Hoose 2017) Doric, weans
wis her birthday. Her mither gave her a present – a diamond r
1 matches

Fowler, Ross Sunday Fitba wi ma Faither, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric - Forres, prose
t. I took a run at the ba and gave it an almichty kick straight
1 matches

Ritchie, John Fishin in the Findhorn, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric - Forres, prose
hame. I got ma phone oot an I gave it tae ma didie to tak a phot
1 matches

Harvey, Lewis Crash, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric - Forres, prose
nny gaen through the door and gave me her usual glower. Next thi
1 matches

Strachan, Shane Hoast, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric, prose
Last Christmas, ma Da gave ma a stubble trimmer tae deal
water by her bedside, Grunny gave a wee gummy smile as she waat
2 matches

Hutchison, Pat The Three Cannels, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Doric - Banffshire, prose
roo wi a damp cloot the nurse gave her. The blood fever wiz ragi
1 matches

Hutchison, Pat Catty, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Doric - Banffshire, prose
’s siventy years ago. Mabel gave anither sigh and looked at th
the chance tae mairry. Mabel gave anither sigh and wint tae the
nt tae the sink wi her cup an gave it a sweel. She’d rejected
3 matches

The Mannie Fae Unco The Diary o a Feel at the Skweel, (unco.scot 2021) Doric, prose
r skweel so the drama teacher gave us notes tae oor parents. My
1 matches

Hutchison, Pat Bulletbroo, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Doric - Banffshire, prose
te fleein fae her. The doctor gave the wee laddie a quick gyan o
ee her bairn and the mid-wife gave the bairn a wash an wupped it
widna tak him ony langer and gave them a pass tae let him leave
plete shite-hoose o a man and gave them hell. He teen a richt di
4 matches

Hutchison, Pat The Tabby Sooker, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Doric - Banffshire, prose
ot ontae the street. My knees gave a buckle at the sight as I im
1 matches

Hutchison, Pat The Stones That Turned, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Doric - Banffshire, prose
at at the cheek o the fire an gave the coals a rummle up wi the
hid made a grab for it an he gave her a backhaan slap in the fa
mp o stick like a crummoch an gave baith o them a good beettlin.
3 matches

Hutchison, Pat The Seven Coins o Kineddart, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Doric - Banffshire, prose
wer for Jessie tae try on. He gave her a smaa heuk tae pull the
cook faa made a cup o tea and gave Jessie a hanky tae dry up her
That stopped her and she only gave a wee whimper instead. He ste
airm and wi the ither hand he gave her twa coins. “I’m sorry
er reaction wiz swift and she gave Jessie a stinging slap in the
8 matches

Irvine, Owen Eldritch Story, (The Gaudie 2018) Doric - Banff, weans
Paul grabbed a widdenplank an gave een o the dugs a dunt ower th
1 matches

Facebook link ( 2013) Doric - Buckie
ustry abudy wiz needin ayne . Gave it awa tae charity. Anither j

@72redz1903 tweeted
nk it wis a pen - they never gave it because Kane clearly pushe (2022) twitter link
osgrove made a difference and gave us a presence. Even jist the (2020) twitter link
nts, spent the day with us - gave his time and intellect and le (2020) twitter link

@daleser23 tweeted
@CallumC19 that anes gave ma a sare heed(2013) search twitter

@Franwella tweeted
ndin affa unhappy :( Trust ye gave ma boy a wee wave :) x(2011) search twitter

@fittiecrooners tweeted
n Valentine’s as last time I gave Jessie a card wis probably 19(2020) search twitter

Orkney

Baikie, R. M. Mair Fairming Tales, (Baikie 2000 ISBN: 978-0953156412) Orkney - Hackland, prose
he raise tae the challenge an gave id his best, on page 70

1 matches

Parkins, Hazel Seven Year O Yule Days, (H and M Parkins 2002 ISBN: 978-0954363505) Orkney, poetry
e so, wi rather bad grace, he gave in on page 16

1 matches

Giles, Harry Josephine Deep Wheel Orcadia: A Novel, (Picador 2021 ISBN: 978-1529066609) Orkney, poetry
r is it doon? "I see why they gave up building here. It's gorgeo on page 107

1 matches

Cormack, Kevin Toonie Void, (Abersee Press 2022) Orkney, poetry
fullo the bad vibes. I gave up leanan on page 8

1 matches

Shetland

Walterson, Barbara Da Trow o’ Fogla Skerry, (Young Shetland Writer 2010) Shetland, prose
Remindin myself aboot it gave me a caald chill craalin up m
1 matches

Southern

@jamie_ginger tweeted
tter when you stayed at hame. Gave your sister the cash and the (2018) search twitter

@Woodwinecoolers tweeted
@MickHill16 Aye she gave his plums a guid squeezing th (2022) twitter link

Ulster

Ferguson, Roy Rhymes frae Rathfrilan: A Wheen o Poames, (self-published 2022 ISBN: 979-8796193099) Ulster, poetry
O coorse the wife gave oot, like, on page 56

1 matches

Gibson, Darren Oor ain strange lan, (Ullans Magazine 2012) Ulster - Ards, poetry
Wha held their ain whun aa gave grun,
1 matches

Stewart, Kenny The Wee Broon Hen, (no publisher recorded 2022) Ulster, poetry
The beautiful gift that he gave to me in the form o the "Wee
1 matches

@OrangRuth tweeted
@roddecks Ye shudda gave the option of Seoiníní!(2020) search twitter

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