| smiles | Corpus occurrences | Central | Doric / Northern | Orkney | Shetland | Southern | Ulster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occurences normalised per million words | 32.1 | 37.5 | 18.1 | 119.2 | 17.4 | 10.3 | 8.9 | |
| Number of occurrences | 103 | 73 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 2 | |
| Number of authors | 51 | 30 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Paisley, Janet Not For Glory, (Canongate 2001 ISBN: 978-1841951744) Central, prose
'You game?' The suit smiles. on page 1
4 matches
Paterson, Stuart A. Wheen: New and Collected Poems, (Ulster-Scots Community Network 2023 ISBN: 978-1838480431) Central, poetry
smiles o aw their kind. They'll wait on page 59
1 matches
Sayers, Ross Daisy on the Outer Line, (Gob Stopper (Cranachan) 2020 ISBN: 978-1911279778) Central - Glasgow, prose
Across fae me, Siobhan smiles and shakes her heid. When Sio on page 1
3 matches
Fitt, Matthew Roald Dahl Reekin Rhymes, (Itchy Coo 2018 ISBN: 978-1785301834) Central, weans
The wee lass smiles. Wan ee-lid flickers. on page 40
1 matches
Burnett, Colin A Working Class State of Mind, (Piermont 2021 ISBN: 978-1914090158) Central - East Coast, prose
him aboot ma bet but he jist smiles as he seems paralysed by how on page 41
She jist smiles at me as she finally stands u on page 82
me she 2es ma yin ae her cute smiles. on page 83
ls back in the room Aw fillae smiles and laughter. Before, that is on page 134
he money. Aw humble n full ae smiles, But see if she hud been ten on page 152
Also on pages 159, 183
7 matches
Donovan, Anne Matilda In Scots, (Itchy Coo 2019 ISBN: 978-1785302350) Central, weans
y said, smilin wan o her rare smiles. 'Staund up and recite it.' on page 73
1 matches
Thomson, Mark Bard fae thi buildin site, (Luath 2007 ISBN: 978-1906307141) Central - Dundee, poetry
ir smiles faded, on ir face, on page 58
1 matches
Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2021 ISBN: 978-1916117921) Central - Renfrew, prose
ce fur her own good; she jist smiles an bes polite tae her. Ah don on page 169
1 matches
Fitt, Matthew Chairlie and the Chocolate Works, (Itchy Coo 2016 ISBN: 978-1-78530-083-7) Central, prose
nkled fizzogs wid licht up wi smiles o pleisure - and the blether on page 9
rlin Veruca, and noo she's aw smiles, and we hae a happy hame yinc on page 31
2 matches
Wilson, Rab Accent O the Mind, (Luath 2006 ISBN: 978-1905222322) Central - New Cumnock, poetry
other John nods, an knowingly smiles, on page 57
1 matches
Grae, Emma The Tongue She Speaks, (Scots Language Centre 2021) Central, poetry
He smiles. Ma Granda hus the kindest sm on page 27
story aboot the Titanic. She smiles. She's always happy tae see m on page 29
'Maybe,' Mammy smiles. on page 30
the door. Mammy opens it and smiles. on page 32
He smiles. Fur wance, he doesnae smell on page 40
Also on pages 42, 50, 51
9 matches
Grae, Emma Be guid tae yer Mammy, (Unbound Digital 2021 ISBN: 978-1789651171) Central, prose
tholic lassie, and God always smiles oan the richteous. A wind tha on page xiv
Donald smiles. Ah catch a glimpse o the wea on page xxi
t, ignorin him. 'Thanks.' She smiles wi the thin lips we share. 'I on page 7
fore we make eye contact. She smiles. Once the nurses leave, she c on page 88
s tae hur. Ah wave, and _ she smiles awkwardly. She comes over and on page 90
Also on pages 116
8 matches
Fitt, Matthew Kate O Shanter's Tale: And Other Poems, (Luath 2003 ISBN: 978-1842820285) Central, poetry
and smiles on page 9
1 matches
Milne, W. S. Lallans 78 - Mary, Queen o Scotland, Pairt I, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Central, script
he smiles iverie nicht, Darnley, on page 23
1 matches
Niven, Liz Stravaigin, (Luath 2001 ISBN: 978-1905222704) Central, poetry
the big hoose, sits ye doon, smiles at ye. on page 32
1 matches
Robertson, James The Itchy Coo Book o Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales in Scots - The Lassie in the Snaw, (Itchy Coo 2020) Central, weans
hie and bonnie and sheenin wi smiles. on page 53
1 matches
Sprott, Gavin Lallans 73 - Banes, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central, poetry
He smiles, kindly and proud. on page 75
1 matches
Fleemin, Sandy Economic Theory, (sandyfleming.org 2003) Central - East Lothian, prose
"Matches." She smiles a instant, gled A'v a genuine
1 matches
Fleemin, Sandy Post-Its, (sandyfleming.org 2005) Central - East Lothian, poetry
thinkin on Kate that aye smiles.
1 matches
Marenich, Margaret Lallans 76 - The Factory, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Central, prose
ir sleekit faces an malignant smiles, an o
smiles, an thare wisna a bodie amang
2 matches
Bolland, John Lallans 71 - Line of Sight – excerpt fae a novel in progress, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, prose
ck tae camera, the tall quine smiles thon well-upfeshed an despera
“Good good.” the Mither smiles. Nae better than she shuld be
2 matches
Haddow, Kris Haud the Bus - No In-gleesh, (The Wee Paper 2022) Central, prose
sits flat on its backside an smiles et me! An actual cheeky big d
1 matches
Waddell, John Halesome Farin, (iUniverse 2004 ISBN: 978-0595330119) Central - Perth, poetry
Aw for me her smiles -
1 matches
Donovan, Anne Not Scotland, (Edinburgh International Book Festival 2010) Central - Glasgow, prose
d Glasgow accent. Marco nods, smiles and gets his gear fae where i
1 matches
Heather, Alistair Rin throu the jungle, (Mak Forrit 2017) Central - Angus, blog
They baith broke oot in huge smiles. I smiled. It wis a great mom
1 matches
Bennett, Peter Graftin, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
a warmth tae him though as he smiles an does that wee wink only so
1 matches
Bennett, Peter Rude Awakenings (Part two of two), (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
ah gie her a wee smile an she smiles back, twirlin wan ay the wee
1 matches
McKillop, Roger Educational (Mis)Communication, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
nk o’ the nods an’ subtle smiles
1 matches
Kurtoglu, Wulf Braken Fences, (Caroline Macafee 2011 ISBN: B006JE3UQW) Central, prose
The slichtest o smiles drew Beatrice’s mou upwart.
He sookit up her praise, her smiles. She brocht him oot o his dwa
2 matches
Shoor Caan, Angus Coont Thum: A hunner an' oad McLimericks, (self-published 2012 ISBN: 978-1480242425) Central - Ardrossan, poetry
‘Speshly whin she smiles an’ takes me bey the haun
1 matches
Bennett, Peter Time, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
nothin, but nods his heid an smiles. Just like his faither, by Ch
1 matches
Ewen, Allan Pairt Ane: Janus leuks back, (The Sair Fecht 2014) Central, blog
o Yes voters hopes dashed as smiles turned tae tears on the moarn
1 matches
Smith, George Electrical Love, (Thi-Wurd 2013) Central, prose
s tiny fuckin room. Ah nods n smiles.
Tony’s nods to girls: Big smiles in reply. Tall these Dutchies
2 matches
Facebook link ( 2022) Central
greets wid change intae mair smiles.
Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 1, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
e cawin oot ma name. The doac smiles and gives oaff an aura ae fri
1 matches
Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 3, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
ae be wearin glowin, radiatin smiles. It could jist be a sea ae jo
1 matches
Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 5, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
She smiles and places the boax in ma air
1 matches
@IshbelMcF tweeted
sgreens @glasgowgreens No us! Smiles aw roon!(2016) search twitter
@kennethbryce184 tweeted
joying there night - and the smiles say it all - well done to ev (2020) twitter link
McDonald, John Mou Her Name, (Evertype 2018 ISBN: 978-1782012054) Doric, poetry
sel in bleck iley sype Ganesh smiles glaur lappers i the sin an el on page 3
1 matches
Lawrie, Alistair Caal Cries, (Drunk Muse Press 2023 ISBN: 978-1399964678) Doric - Stonehaven, poetry
Will there be smiles or is it bleed that seeps ane on page 10
2 matches
Leslie, Deborah Doric - Hale an Hairty, (Argo Publishing 2011 ISBN: 978-0954615345) Doric - Inverurie, prose
it the tap o the steps - aa smiles an open airms, lookin aat lik on page 46
1 matches
Whyte, Brian The Bottles, (Independently published 2020 ISBN: 979-8612647218) Doric, poetry
Abiddy smiles as ye drift by i'floories on page 129
Somethin in i'wie she smiles at me on page 181
Traller mannie smiles, I kin see fir miles on page 186
3 matches
Smith, Alex A Fer Chauve, (self-published 2005) Doric, prose
Muggie?" Asks Geordie. Muggie smiles an says." Jist gran Geordie.
1 matches
Gray, Kath Lallans 63 - Aikey Brae Fair – 1962, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Doric, prose
aince wi ye. Yer auntie just smiles an says ye could get some can
1 matches
Strachan, Shane Standing Stone, (northwordsnow.co.uk 2016) Doric, prose
rhand. He closes his eyes and smiles. Slowly, the light fades aroo
1 matches
Hutchison, Pat The Three Cannels, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Doric - Banffshire, prose
Beannie smiles. “Aye it wiz deen by my fai
1 matches
Cormack, Kevin Toonie Void, (Abersee Press 2022) Orkney, poetry
wae cult-like smiles, trestle tables on page 9
bring sidey-slant smiles on page 32
2 matches
Johnston, Barbara Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
illuminatan happy smiles on page 56
1 matches
Garson, Sheila Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
Smiles that niver mak thir eyes, on page 127
1 matches
Butler, Vera Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
that's no on the list. Aggie smiles, links her arm in mine, and o on page 30
1 matches
Grieve, Issy Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
The first few paets and smiles as she leans in, way on page 60
1 matches
Nicholson, Hannah Samhain - Usher in the Dark - Minni-Babbi, (Leopard Arts 2021) Shetland, prose
owers an gluffed bairns, only smiles an respect, an hit wis a fine
1 matches
@helenmoncrieff tweeted
ad the story had raised a few smiles. It feels good helping a stra(2020) search twitter
Robinson, Philip Oul Licht, (Ullans Press 2017 ISBN: 978-1905281305) Ulster - Larne, poetry
It's thaim that niver smiles, on page 44
1 matches