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withoot Corpus occurrences Central Doric / Northern Orkney Shetland Southern Ulster
Occurences normalised per million words127.3 107.9 158.3 238.5 75.6 341.1 101.8
Number of occurrences408210 105 24 13 33 23
Number of authors110 59 23 10 6 4 8

Occurrences of withoot in Corpus

In order to avoid violating copyright law and abide by 'fair use', only up to the first five occurrences of the search term are displayed for each article.

Central

Clark, Thomas Alice's Adventirs in Wunnerlaun, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010708) Central, prose
ts heid impatiently, an said, withoot Openin its eyes, "Aye, aye; a on page 69
rmoose go oan fir a wee while withoot interruptin it. on page 73

2 matches

Clark, Sara Echo and Narcissus, (Evertype 2021 ISBN: 978-1782012702) Central, poetry
gods withoot wirds on page 56
tae awn withoot facin on page 104

2 matches

Robson, Frances Lallans 82 - The Locomotive, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, poetry
Nor heeze it withoot greetin nor whingin. on page 30

1 matches

Burnett, Mikey nobody remembers the birdman - It's Ladle, (Association for Scottish Literature 2022) Central, prose
could change it aw by massel. Withoot his help. And now there's nut on page 36

1 matches

Lang, Charles nobody remembers the birdman - Good Friday, (Association for Scottish Literature 2022) Central, poetry
cream crackers withoot a drink a watter? How many da on page 88

1 matches

Donati, Colin The Student and the Pawnwife , (Itchy Coo 2003 ISBN: 978-1902927817) Central, prose
fou, duntin intae passers-by withoot seein them, an wis roun the c on page 140

3 matches

McQueer, Chris HWFG, (404 Ink 2012 ISBN: 978-1912489107) Central, prose
Withoot missin a beat Dolly says, 'I on page 22

1 matches

Rennie, Susan The Wee Prince, (Edition Lintenfass 2017 ISBN: 978-3946190592) Central, prose
anoes burn hoolie an fairlie, withoot eruptions. Volcanic eruptions on page 34
wert, 'Ay, that is true.' An, withoot sayin mair, I lookit on the r on page 77

2 matches

Muir, Glenn The McFables: Selected Aesop's Fables in Scots, (self-published 2015 ISBN: 978-1519739216) Central, poetry
Tae buy a beast withoot delay on page 20
Withoot onie hesitation on page 22
The Hare sprinted aff withoot further ado on page 29
*"Withoot ye things wid hae proved fate on page 31
Twa werenae seen withoot the ither on page 32

6 matches

Robson, Frances Lallans 85 - What Kind Of Scots?, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, poetry
withoot needin tae scrieve addresses on page 8

1 matches

Paisley, Janet Not For Glory, (Canongate 2001 ISBN: 978-1841951744) Central, prose
tically an tried tae sidle by withoot Dick realisin. Didnae work. on page 1

1 matches

Clark, Thomas Eemis Stane 2 - Editorial: A Twa Wey Street, (Eemis Stane 2023) Central, prose
killer apps o Scots, its USP. Withoot them, oor mither tongue is na on page 3

1 matches

Clark, Thomas Animal Fairm, (Luath 2023 ISBN: 978-1804250396) Central, prose
aw throughoot Major's speech withoot takkin tent 0 a wird that he on page 6

3 matches

Begg, James A. The Man's the Gowd for A' That, (Carn Publishing 2012 ISBN: 978-0956755049) Central, prose
o innocents were murdered - withoot due course o law - for the s on page 39
ers! He shuddered within, but withoot, stuid crouse an proud. on page 45

2 matches

Stevenson, Gerda Quines: Poems in tribute to women of Scotland, (Luath 2020 ISBN: 978-1913025502) Central, poetry
a wanlit place withoot a braith o colour tae its fac on page 39
withoot parasites and the cauld dew on page 66
this gift o life we maun tent withoot fail. on page 90

3 matches

Cohen, Susan Wee Scottish Book o' Pure Stoatin' Joy, (The Wee Book Company 2019 ISBN: 978-1916491588) Central, prose
er lik' yon Brian May, mebbes withoot the big hair an' the spangly on page

3 matches

Pyper, Hugh S. The Five Scrolls, (Handsel Press 2023 ISBN: 978-1912052790) Central, poetry
withoot it lists. on page 4
withoot it lists. on page 6
withoot it lists. on page 17

3 matches

Sayers, Ross Daisy on the Outer Line, (Gob Stopper (Cranachan) 2020 ISBN: 978-1911279778) Central - Glasgow, prose
turtle? Whaur wid a turtle be withoot its shell? Up shite creek, th on page 1

2 matches

Montador, Eileen Shriek of the Maws, (Goblinshead 2003 ISBN: 978-1899874439) Central - Fife, prose
, whit wi' runnin' in an' oot withoot dichtin' their feet, nae mait on page 3
like an' winder aboot things, withoot somebidy aye yammerin' on at on page 7
fae the cradle tae the grave withoot winderin' if whitever it is y on page 10
ugh can gae wrang at the sea, withoot lookin' fur bother. on page 20

4 matches

Hubbard, Tom The Flechitorium, (Grace Note 2017 ISBN: 9781907676932) Central - East Central, poetry
Withoot enjoyin the benefit O his win on page 14
And sae, withoot mair drucken blether, He's up on page 15

2 matches

Burnett, Colin A Working Class State of Mind, (Piermont 2021 ISBN: 978-1914090158) Central - East Coast, prose
r, then yae wur up shit creek withoot a paddle as ma auld gran wid on page 21
ach EastEnders episode. Then, withoot much warnin, Megan slammed th on page 32
ayhem. Probably thoat it went withoot sayin.Ah love the guy, ken? b on page 33
oatin intae ma gairden again. Withoot even gein the hing much thoat on page 40
Ma concentration withoot delay is coordinated taewards on page 50
Also on pages 52, 62, 63, 64, 71, 80, 86, 92, 100, 112, 124, 132, 138, 140, 142, 159, 179, 192, 199
28 matches

McHardy, Stuart The Wey Forrit, (Luath 2017 ISBN: 978-1912147014) Central, prose
that ye tak naethin on trust, withoot checkin it oot as best ye cin on page 15
state cuid pairt fae anither withoot a drap o bluid bein spilt. No on page 126

2 matches

Thomson, Mark Bard fae thi buildin site, (Luath 2007 ISBN: 978-1906307141) Central - Dundee, poetry
Withoot me you wid be oot o a joab on page 48
Yi dae it fir a livin withoot takin a raed face on page 50
Yi see, it creeps aboot withoot an invitation on page 89
kin stand on meh haed an dae withoot braed, on page 103

4 matches

McHardy, Stuart Speakin o Dundee: Tales Tellt Aroun the Toun, (Luath 2010 ISBN: 978-1-906817-25-1) Central - Dundee, prose
n among the yunger menfowk an withoot fail chere wuid be a lot o dr on page 30
wis hacin a hard enough time withoot this! Howivver the aulder lad on page 38
hers managed tae restrain hum withoot the boat coupin but they were on page 42
been at it for day eftir day withoot a break, but this wisnae onie on page 52
the place wuidnae be the same withoot him. His pal Wee Tam went abo on page 59
Also on pages 66, 68, 73, 86, 88, 94, 101, 102, 103, 104, 117
16 matches

Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2021 ISBN: 978-1916117921) Central - Renfrew, prose
er wantet me tae try daein it withoot the airm bands, Ah said, Ah c on page 14
ed it up an pit it in the bin withoot even lookin at it. on page 17
it comes aff aw neat an tidy withoot rippin the wrapper. Hurry up, on page 42
tine on the counter fur ma ma withoot anybody seein; the two ae the on page 110
ee innocent lassie lik me dae withoot you here tae protect me. You' on page 169

5 matches

Wilson, Rab Accent O the Mind, (Luath 2006 ISBN: 978-1905222322) Central - New Cumnock, poetry
Thae wurds wir accepted withoot demur! on page 36
masel? Ah think ah could dae withoot thae blessins! on page 107

2 matches

Rennie, Susan Kat an Doug on Planet Perjink, (Itchy Coo 2002 ISBN: 978-1902927565) Central, weans
t, 'we canna get oot the door withoot walkin on the gress!' on page 8

1 matches

Donati, Colin Scots A Statement o Principles, (Scots Parliament 2003 ISBN: 978-1-899920-02-1) Central, government
canna be appreciatit in haill withoot a kennin o the language are H on page 9
', or, that is, groups o folk withoot regaird tae political boondar on page 19

2 matches

Townsley, Jane Joe's Cloud an Ither Stuff, (lulu.com 2014 ISBN: 978-1326001612) Central - Perth, prose
word. I wis in enough trouble withoot gi'en her cheek. She rattled on page 29

1 matches

Morning, Carey Neeps and Tatties, (self-published 2020) Central, weans
crept through the mirk withoot a word, on page 29

1 matches

Clark, Thomas The Boggin Beginnin, (Itchy Coo 2021 ISBN: 978-1785303524) Central, weans
dinnae ken whit we'd hae duin withoot ye." on page 42
straicht in the ee. It gangs withoot sayin that Sunny wis that fea on page 46
let gang, stuid up, and left withoot a wird. The Baudelaire bairns on page 78
can we find oot aboot the law withoot Coont Olaf kennin aboot it?" on page 80
t how tae dae aw yer pauchlin withoot gettin huckled or malkied. on page 115
Also on pages 118, 119, 134, 159, 160
10 matches

Steele, Gregor Dinnae Mak Me Laugh, (Scots Hoose 2021) Central, weans
Withoot checkin if they're richt. on page 17

2 matches

Tollick, Margaret Tapsalteerie and Ither Tales, (Windfall Books 2008 ISBN: 978-0955726422) Central, weans
fir the quiet, withoot her quietness, on page 41

1 matches

Purdie, David C. Lallans 59 - Terry Fae Brooklyn, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central - Aryshire, prose
d session, it wisnae the same withoot Effie there. She wis mibbe na on page 136

1 matches

Armstrong, Kate Lallans 58 - Herman Und Dorothea, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, prose
fter sic graithins, within an withoot o yer ludgins? on page 43

1 matches

Waddell, John Lallans 58 - Three Waddins and Fowr Funerals - a monologue, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, prose
e be trustit tae tak them aff withoot drappin them or bruisin them. on page 59

1 matches

Begg, James A. Lallans 68 - 1841 – The Plouman, (Lallans Magazine 2006) Central, prose
parritch plate, an he set tae withoot anither word. He'd leed aboot on page 17

1 matches

McPartlin, John Lallans 68 - Black Staff , (Lallans Magazine 2006) Central, poetry
"damned withoot watergrace. Tae stour. on page 112

1 matches

Goodbrand Saunders, Donald Lallans 67 - Twa Owresettins frae Heine, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central, poetry
They traivel withoot breather or break. on page 55

1 matches

Hubbard, Tom Minoritie Status, (Tapsalteerie 2017) Central - Kirkcaldy, poetry
Withoot a smitch o glegness i the upt on page 19
Withoot haudin on ilka piece o threid on page 26
as a beginnin has been stellt withoot haudin on on page 27

4 matches

McMillan, Hugh Whit If? Scotland's History as it Micht Hiv Bin, (Luath 2021 ISBN: 9781910022900) Central, poetry
withoot feud or favour, on page 47
a war withoot pipers, on page 51

2 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 167, (self-published 2007) Central, newspaper
Star striker withoot ony doot
1 matches

Fleemin, Sandy Report on Inquiry intil the role Submission, (Education, Culture an Sport Comatee 2003) Central - East Lothian, government
shears--she had trysted Ecky withoot ever lettin on to me--to gie
For ye sall never lie withoot,
2 matches

McAlpine, Joan Meeting of the Parliament, (The Scottish Parliament 2019) Central, government
nglish in the United Kingdom. Withoot ony inbidin leid bein officia
1 matches

Calderwood, Lynsey Mumbo Jumbo, (Litro magazine 2006) Central, prose
ed it up an pit it in the bin withoot even lookin at it.
1 matches

Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2020) Central, prose
er wantet me tae try daein it withoot the airm bands. Ah said, Ah c
1 matches

Bolland, John Lallans 71 - Line of Sight – excerpt fae a novel in progress, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, prose
ght o ony camera in the burgh withoot a pressin reason. Promiscuous
1 matches

Waddell, John Halesome Farin, (iUniverse 2004 ISBN: 978-0595330119) Central - Perth, poetry
Withoot thae clumsy hauns o mine.
the place. A'd raither dae withoot
a flat withoot a gairden.
the trees gied fruit withoot a pause,
4 matches

Sutherland, Hope Twa sisters, een room, (Scots Hoose 2020) Central - Buckie, prose
l for ma sister it's dogs. So withoot even thinkin aboot it ivery t
1 matches

Macdonald, Amy Evelynn and Peter, (Scots Hoose 2020) Central - Ayr, prose
e’s gone, I’ve lost her." withoot saying a thing Ah take aff, d
e spend a night wi ma friends withoot having that constant fear now
2 matches

Smith, Jamie Soonds o the kirk an court: early airt muisic in Scotland, (Mak Forrit 2018) Central - Edinburgh, blog
dargs couldna hae been wrocht withoot the siller o the estaiblishme
1 matches

Heather, Alistair Trains approachin?, (Mak Forrit 2017) Central - Angus, blog
on durin a century, the ither withoot — couldnae be mair merkit.
1 matches

Hodgart, John Scots Language Act: Oor weans hae richt tae see mither tung respectit, (The National 2021) Central - North Ayrshire, newspaper
en afore Iona wis born– but withoot much success it has tae be sa
1 matches

Meikle, William Overheard in a Cemetery, (ABCTales.com 2004) Central - Ayrshire, prose
n' tie on a Sunday? Ah get by withoot wan noo. In fact, maist Sunda
1 matches

Rennie, Susan The Hoose o Haivers, (Itchy Coo 2002 ISBN: 978-1902927442) Central, weans
n an jist pit up her haun – withoot stappin eatin her piece – a
1 matches

Rennie, Susan Kat an Doug on Planet Fankle, (Itchy Coo 2002 ISBN: 978-1902927459) Central, weans
omehoo tae unfankle his airms withoot drappin the plate he wis haud
‘I like it this wey.’ An withoot sayin ony mair, she wired int
2 matches

Muir, Glenn The Truth Will Out, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Linlithgow, prose
tringing a sentence thegither withoot inserting a lee at some point
t. His heid’s wasted enough withoot his maw filling it wi pish.
2 matches

Muir, Glenn Lion Rampant, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Linlithgow, prose
Withoot further ado Dave gied a full
1 matches

Muir, Glenn Ozsome, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Linlithgow, prose
Sae withoot further ado aff she went alan
the gates o The Emerald City withoot further ado. When they got th
2 matches

Muir, Glenn Sport!, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Linlithgow, prose
rday sport widnae be complete withoot the wrestling. This filled th
1 matches

McKillop, Roger Uprisin' an' Doonfa', (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Edinburgh, poetry
dirk. Cannister sprayin’ us withoot mercy, then at aboot 60 paces
1 matches

McKillop, Roger The Staff, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
a disgrace, can ye no’ dae withoot booze fir yin week? Ye’ve d
1 matches

Philips, Cally Gonnae No Dae That, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Central - Turriff, prose
we cannae gang oot in public withoot we wear oor finest.
1 matches

Shoor Caan, Angus Afore we hud ri telly, (McStorytellers.com 2013) Central - Saltcoats, prose
“Bit dad,” a says withoot thinkin', a didnae dare caw '
1 matches

Hodgart, John A Catalogue o Sair Neglect, (Bella Calledonia 2016) Central - North Ayrshire, blog
estin tae say aboot language, withoot ever mentionin Scots or Gaeli
1 matches

Crawford, Ross At Stake, (Medium 2021) Central - Stirling, prose
oonce right aff, spinning awa withoot a mark oan it. But if it wis
1 matches

Shoor Caan, Angus Coont Thum: A hunner an' oad McLimericks, (self-published 2012 ISBN: 978-1480242425) Central - Ardrossan, poetry
Withoot a wummin thit treats thum lit
wye, frugal Bit a cannae dae withoot that Google Fifteen gig a’
heid Wis it didnae luk right withoot the batter.
e pair e” thum up the stair Withoot breed ur bowels 0’ cock’a
4 matches

Rennie, Susan The Muckle Michty Neep, (self-published 2021) Central, poetry
There’s ever been, withoot a doot!’
1 matches

grandeicedcoffees Do You Wanna Touch, (archiveofourown.org 2021) Central, prose
, Mark, ye said ye could come withoot being touched, did ye nae? Ah
1 matches

Crawford, Ross At Stake, (productmagazine.co.uk 2022) Central - Stirling, prose
and it’ll boonce right aff withoot a mark oan it. But if luck is
1 matches

Facebook link (Changed Times Historical Novel By Ethyl Smith 2022) Central
He wis tried on 8th February withoot the usual harshness ….. Ye

Facebook link ( 2016) Central
operation. Three weeks passed withoot success.

Facebook link ( 2021) Central
hen it wis illegal tae preach withoot permission. It wis also illeg

Facebook link ( 2019) Central
ane gravestanes, in the daurk withoot a torch but we got ther an ba
torch but we got ther an back withoot onythin untoward happenin. By

Facebook link ( 2019) Central
ally screw it oot .... and aw withoot ony anisthetic. If ye didna d

McDonald, Hamish The Girnin Gates - Chapter 12, (Itchy Coo 2003) Central, prose
withoot gettin wet. Ah gote the camer
bakers withoot flooer. Efter that it wis use
2 matches

Burnett, Colin Cardboard Gangster - Part 1, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
t if yae jist stand beside me withoot sayin a word”
uides us intae the livin room withoot utterin a single word. And aw
2 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 1, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
rection. The majority ae thum withoot even the common fuckin descen
’Ah cannae leave the hoose withoot huvin tae run tae find a toil
2 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 3, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
e ae shite in ma jean poacket withoot realisn it. Cos ah kin feel t
despite no bein able tae move withoot knoackin intae yin ae the loc
Withoot sae much as even flickerin hi
ts huv thrown me oot the boat withoot a life jaicket. There’s sut
4 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 4, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
Dougie stares at me withoot blinkin ‘’Aldo, ah dinnae
1 matches

Burnett, Colin Death Becomes Him - Part 5, (ABCTales.com 2022) Central, prose
sleepin dugs lie fur noo. And withoot him ah widnae be sittin here,
1 matches

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she's well used tae my napper withoot hair by noo A... And wi' the (2023) twitter link
between us MoS.. We'd be lost withoot it mate.. Aye, anything can h (2023) twitter link

@jax6754 tweeted
Strictly will no be the same withoot you! But awe the b3st fir DWT(2014) search twitter

@MartinBroon tweeted
@johnbohnjoyce Goes withoot sayin Ma Man ??. ??. ????????(2019) search twitter

@OliphantWullie tweeted
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@DABArbuckle tweeted
voting tae let poor weans gae withoot food ower the winter months. (2020) search twitter

@LairnScots tweeted
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Doric

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 68 - Gordon’s Gairden, (Lallans Magazine 2006) Doric, prose
ross the landin. In she comes withoot as much as a "Fu'er ye deein? on page 35

1 matches

Mitchell, Rhona Tales Fae The Doric Side - The Wye it Wis, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, prose
oose came up. It seemed funny withoot him aboot the hoose, though f on page 17

1 matches

Grant, Margaret Young At Hert, (Huntly Writers 2023 ISBN: 978-0993597152) Doric, poetry
Withoot ony thocht for his plight "Wh on page 15

6 matches

Morrison, Gordon Thi Lyfe An Tyme's O An Enshoar Loon, (Authorhouse 2006 ISBN: 978-1425955397) Doric - Boddam, prose
Am nay perfect, Withoot a flaaw on page 59

1 matches

Wheeler, Leslie Dinnae Mak Me Laugh, (Scots Hoose 2021) Doric, weans
He can sneeze awa noo withoot fear or guilt - on page 25

1 matches

Whyte, Brian The Bottles, (Independently published 2020 ISBN: 979-8612647218) Doric, poetry
Withoot Gonzo or Scooter on page 100
WITHIN YE WITHOOT YE on page 134
Withoot gan oot o' ma hoosie on page 149

8 matches

Byrne, Catherine Alice's Mishanters in e Land o Farlies, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010609) Doric - Caithness, prose
se o a book," thoucht Alice, "withoot pictures or foulk speckan?" on page 7
"id wid be o awful peedy use withoot ma shoulders. Oh, how A wish on page 11
r." An iss Alice widna allow, withoot knowan how owld id wis, an, a on page 23
uestion e Dodo couldna answer withoot a great deal o thoucht, an id on page 25
e direction id pointed till, withoot tryan till explain e mistake on page 31
Also on pages 32, 36, 43, 50, 55, 56, 63, 64, 67, 71, 76, 80, 82, 85, 96, 99, 103, 109
26 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 73 - TROUBLE WI WITTGENSTEIN, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Doric - Aberdeen, prose
for ye. Foo can ye tell a lee withoot tellin a lee? An fit's mair, on page 90

1 matches

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 75 - The Petrol Tanker, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Doric, prose
t haan wis hard, an hivvy, an withoot mercy. He must hae gien Abbie
ctit that Abbie would get aff withoot a lickin o some sort, bit it
The loon nodded, withoot takin his een awa fae the win
3 matches

Smith, Alex A Sair Fecht, (self-published 2003) Doric, prose
Withoot a doot the note is gey soor.
A richt braw day withoot a doot.
Dry day, damned cauld withoot a doot.
Affa affa bonny day withoot a doot.
This is a entry mornin withoot a doot,
8 matches

Smith, Alex A Fer Chauve, (self-published 2005) Doric, prose
sae greedy he drinks his tay withoot milk. If he cood he wid
Fine Winters day withoot a doot.
Fowk wauk ahoot withoot a care.
Fine day Spring in the air withoot a doot.
See fowk gang aboot withoot a care.
15 matches

Blackhall, Sheena Minnie, (Scots Language Centre 2004) Doric, prose
be turned awa frae the place withoot ony redress, if they misfitte
oad she gaed tae the knackers withoot a meenit's thocht.
k tae the fermhoose...usually withoot pitten on her mochles on her
Faith, fit wad they hae daen withoot Jock this lasy fyew wikks, at
rty bit could pass fur thirty withoot ony trouble ava, that could s
5 matches

Blackhall, Sheena The Quarry, (Lochlands 2007) Doric, prose
ry, he hid tae bide bi himsel withoot ony veesitors. Brian hid gien
e him, girny an dweeble; life withoot his faither; nae the life-cel
2 matches

Gray, Kath Lallans 63 - Aikey Brae Fair – 1962, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Doric, prose
us Headless Woman”. A wifie withoot a heid. Ye can hardly believe
at folk really canna go aboot withoot a heid but yer nae sure. Ye l
2 matches

Ireland, Mark Wi A Facey Like Yours, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric - Banff, prose
at loon will get tae i school withoot a danner."
1 matches

Strachan, Shane Hoast, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric, prose
o bed on the right-hand side withoot fail.
worse. She can barely stan up withoot runnin oot o breath so I took
2 matches

Strachan, Shane Standing Stone, (northwordsnow.co.uk 2016) Doric, prose
y! I could’ve survived fine withoot the useless muck they’ve se
1 matches

Blackhall, Sheena Jessie the Jumbo And other Bairn Tales in Scots, (Smashwords 2014) Doric - Aberdeen, weans
veggie shop he gaed, withoot buyin onything ava.
1 matches

Young, Morna The Twa Chrisses, (Scots Language Center 2021) Doric, prose
that gings awa and comes back withoot their gleet.
1 matches

McDonald, Charlie , (Facebook 2022) Doric, poetry
Jist ha'ein fun withoot a Care, nae doobt
1 matches

The Flying Pigs Use of the common good fund for slap-up feed merely follows in grand old tradition, (Press and Journal 2018) Doric, newspaper
lt tae find the perfect venue withoot a second mortgage or selling
1 matches

The Flying Pigs There’s nae reassurance over national insurance, (Press and Journal 2022) Doric, newspaper
ffed wi cash in my spare room withoot telling me why. It wiz someth
1 matches

@d_anderson878 tweeted
Faan ye cannae dae withoot 'outwith', ye'll be oors atho(2020) search twitter
tandard English. Couldnae dae withoot it. https://t.co/mCZedYOWuM(2020) search twitter
int tae get peace and harmony withoot bein coorse. Please copy the (2020) search twitter

@72redz1903 tweeted
sily end up being a lang road withoot something definite aheid and (2022) twitter link

@beast_afc tweeted
e windae since at injury ana. Withoot any signins he'll get a shot (2020) search twitter

@cligeey tweeted
fficscotland Ye didna get oot withoot getting something selt ti ye,(2020) search twitter

@_DawnLeslie tweeted
@cligeey Nah... it's nae withoot its flaws! An interestin coll(2020) search twitter

@fittiecrooners tweeted
flats sky box in tae the bar withoot him caining. Canna nae hay fi(2016) search twitter
s like Fittie Bar replica but withoot yon boatmen aff the ships tac(2017) search twitter
She canna gee it awa fer free withoot a punter turning their nose u(2018) search twitter
rs wee it but get a Sare heed withoot it!! #fittiebariscalling(2018) search twitter
tae enjoy a quiet pint n nip withoot her nipping ma heed(2020) search twitter
and 2 other occurrences.

@Manuforti1968 tweeted
CaroleInnes0 Wouldnae be 1978 withoot Boney M??(2020) search twitter

@McGoo1888 tweeted
aboot England slapping Chunts withoot a mask oan or even the utter (2022) twitter link

Orkney

Grieve, Ingrid Gallows Ha - A Spell o Good Wather, (Abersee Press 2022) Orkney, poetry
and the air will warm withoot a doot. on page 31

1 matches

Baikie, R. M. Mair Fairming Tales, (Baikie 2000 ISBN: 978-0953156412) Orkney - Hackland, prose
Withoot they hae a permit that specif on page 87

2 matches

Miller, Alison Archipelagos : Poems from Writing the North, (University of Edinburgh 2014 ISBN: 978-0-7486-9755-7) Orkney, poetry
Tae wir door withoot sometheen in his pooch: on page 40

1 matches

Parkins, Hazel Seven Year O Yule Days, (H and M Parkins 2002 ISBN: 978-0954363505) Orkney, poetry
Can you get a bairn withoot wan? on page 1
gettan sent tae bed and deuan withoot his tea. on page 15
The wirld goes on withoot me and I needna lift a hand. on page 25
s due on the Sunday so I gaed withoot the wife. on page 29
Hid's no been withoot compensations fur me great bi on page 32
Also on pages 33, 50, 52, 72, 77
12 matches

Cormack, Kevin Toonie Void, (Abersee Press 2022) Orkney, poetry
withoot me. on page 29
'Withoot you,' he says, 'I am bit excu on page 35

2 matches

Grieve, Ingrid Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
And the air will warm withoot a doot on page 157

1 matches

Johnston, Barbara Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
arry reversan fae a side road withoot inny lights on page 43

1 matches

Garson, Sheila Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
Withoot haein me Orcadian turned on page 135

1 matches

Norquoy, Greer Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
Withoot mobile phones or modern haet on page 115

1 matches

Hall, Simon W. No the Six o Clock News, (Bella Caledonia 2016) Orkney, blog
l, crisp, confident voice – withoot the least peedie bit o a crin
1 matches

@peediepuss tweeted
e They wur weel warned! Times withoot number they wur warned! (2020) twitter link

Shetland

MacInnes, Morag Archipelagos : Poems from Writing the North, (University of Edinburgh 2014 ISBN: 978-0-7486-9755-7) Shetland, poetry
He kent withoot kennan hoo he kent on page 18
withoot you pay it heed. Here's on page 23

3 matches

Johnson, Laureen Alice's Adventirs in Wonderlaand, (Evertype 2012 ISBN: 978-1782010081) Shetland - Voe, prose
an dis Alice widna hae ta be, withoot kennin foo aald he wis, an, s on page 25

1 matches

Fraser, Barbara Aye Someane Deid, Aye Someane Boarn, (Shetland Times 2021 ISBN: 978-1910997437) Shetland, prose
'm sure dat hotel can survive withoot your custom. I wid love you t on page 26
de in ta see her da nixt day. Withoot da burgundy suit and da hat I on page 45
da wye a him du's better aff withoot him, an at laest du hedd resp on page 46
an it wis dat hard ta manage withoot dee an Mam. I wis dat tired, on page 49
er tink aboot Thailand again, withoot mindin aboot dat elephant. If on page 53

5 matches

Cumming, John Da Whillie, (Shetland For Wirds 2010) Shetland, prose
n waters, jöst kinda driftin withoot pooer, an nae sign o life. We
1 matches

Cumming, John Kirsten, (Shetland For Wirds 2006) Shetland, prose
t der wis anyoch grief aboot, withoot sharin hit oot. Besides, der
1 matches

@Julie_Dennison tweeted
n youtube videos til dey play withoot an ad (2021) twitter link

@helenmoncrieff tweeted
I'm emotional enough as it is withoot da floor gettin involved . ht(2015) search twitter

Southern

Thompson, James My Borderlands, (Richardson and Son Printers 2023) Southern - Hawick, poetry
Withoot a stane, there is nae trace on page 17
The speeches not withoot a tear on page 26
Withoot a stane, withoot a name on page 56

4 matches

Halfpenny, Cameron Ahlice's Adveenturs in Wunderlaant, (Evertype 2015 ISBN: 978-1782010876) Southern - Borders, prose
is o a book," thocht Ahlice, "withoot pictures or conversation?" on page 7
ice, "eet would no b' ony yis withoot ma shooders. Och Ah wish Ah c on page 11
n this Ahlice would no allow, withoot kennin hoo auld eet was, an, on page 24
stion th Dodo could no answer withoot a lot o thocht, an eet stood on page 26
th direction eet pointed tae, withoot tryin tae explain th mistake on page 32
Also on pages 33, 37, 44, 51, 56, 57, 64, 67, 69, 73, 78, 82, 84, 87, 98, 102, 106, 113
26 matches

@StuartPoet tweeted
awa thochts o viruses with an withoot faces @OorVyce @scotsradiomed(2020) search twitter

@MartyMacMurtrie tweeted
uld be comfortable to get oan withoot them doon sooth control us. A(2020) search twitter
Withoot that neck brace!! https://t.c (2021) twitter link

Ulster

Fenton, James On Slaimish, (Ullans Press 2009 ISBN: 9781905281299) Ulster, poetry
Withoot the answer, nae answer; on page 37
Aboot, withoot flooster or hurry on page 39

3 matches

Morrison-Smyth, Anne Alice's Carrants in Wunnerlan, (Evertype 2013 ISBN: 978-1-78201-011-1) Ulster - Ballymoney, prose
ht Alice, "what guid's a book withoot picturs or fowk taakin tae ea on page 7

1 matches

Burgess, Wilson Dae Ye See: Ulster-Scots Poems, (Scots Language Centre 2007 ISBN: 978-0955791604) Ulster - L'Derry, poetry
An we wint withoot al' day. on page 26
re it wis big Sam himsel' but withoot the Wee Still. on page 30
Withoot a ray o' hope in view, on page 37

3 matches

Campbell, Robert Lock Doon Poyams, (Independently 2021 ISBN: 979-8742155812) Ulster, poetry
Withoot a plan A'd dander 'boot, on page 46

1 matches

Ullans Speakers Association Nursery Rhymes for Weans, (Ulster-Scots Agency 2008 ISBN: 978-0955791697) Ulster, weans
Withoot oany breid on page 22

1 matches

Cartmill, Claire Three score years an ten, (Ballymoney and Moyle Times 2014) Ulster, newspaper
I know they’re cute withoot gane oot ... it’s on TV at
1 matches

Reynolds, Charlie An Appeal frae tha hairt, (North Antrim Speak 2010) Ulster - Coleraine, blog
y kan maak a jab o tha Ullans withoot tha native speakers, they ir
mae opeenion aff thaur heids. Withoot native speakers they ir ganta
2 matches

King, Angeline Weans o Latharna, (angelineking.com 2021) Ulster - Larne, weans
rd tae be on ma ain at dancin withoot stories birlin throu ma mind.
r, so we cannae play King Lir withoot a dochter. It wud be like pla
wud be like playin King Billy withoot King Jimmy.’
s wile hard tae think o Jenny withoot stories birlin throu ma mind.
eel drapples o sun on ma face withoot stories birlin throu ma mind.
11 matches

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