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bleck Corpus occurrences Central Doric / Northern Orkney Shetland Southern Ulster
Occurences normalised per million words61.8 83.3 51.3 0 0 20.7 0
Number of occurrences198162 34 0 0 2 0
Number of authors41 31 11 1

Occurrences of bleck in Corpus

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Central

Niven, Liz Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Central, poetry
bleck as nichtmares. on page 6

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Marenich, Margaret Lallans 84 - Awa wi’t, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
ed in her mynd throu the auld bleck an white photies frae thair w on page 16

1 matches

Crichton, Tam Lallans 84 - Ower the Faem Pairt Twa: Doon the Watter, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
e brakkin their fast on haird bleck bried an strang cheese, while on page 54

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Muir, Glenn The McFables: Selected Aesop's Fables in Scots, (self-published 2015 ISBN: 978-1519739216) Central, poetry
Bleck een and a bluidy nose. on page 18

1 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 85 - Archie Dodds, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
'Yin end's reid an yin end's bleck, Sur!' replied Jockie. on page 22

3 matches

Connor, Charles P. Lallans 85 - D.I.Y. Doctor , (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
e chair hoched anither glob o bleck spit intae the wide moothed b on page 34

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Purdie, David C. Lallans 61 - The Mass Jack, (Lallans Magazine 2002) Central, prose
Harry tuik a blaw at his auld bleck cuttie an shoggit his heid. on page 86

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Connor, Charles P. Lallans 90 - Serendipity, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Central, prose
uid at it. Ah hid at least ae bleck nail oan ilk fit tae testifee on page 27

1 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 90 - Sally, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Central, prose
icht like twae cannels agin a bleck waa. A ken thare war shaddaes on page 58
'It's a muckle bleck baist! Whit is it?' speirt we on page 59
t shut A clung tae its muckle bleck craig while it soom roon the on page 63

5 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 87 - The Neep Lantern, (Lallans Magazine 2015) Central, prose
y-derk fell the watter leukit bleck. The wund reeshelt the sauch on page 22

1 matches

Purdie, David C. Lallans 68 - The Fower Jyners o the Apocalypse, (Lallans Magazine 2006) Central, prose
"Weel, the Provost wis bleck affrontit. Bing wis leadin th on page 26

1 matches

Morton, Elaine Lallans 59 - In Dispraise o Eden, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, poetry
The bleck-wamed clud an teemin weet, on page 91

1 matches

Begg, James A. The Man's the Gowd for A' That, (Carn Publishing 2012 ISBN: 978-0956755049) Central, prose
w back at the stench. The wee bleck cou wis up tae her hochs in s on page 24
s face hauf-hidden by a braid bleck hat, an happt up in a bleck c on page 29
Broun, luikin the shilpit wee bleck craw forenent him straucht in on page 40
deep ablow the door. The wee bleck nowt, penned aa winter hoch-d on page 56
it's for a fair trial... the bleck-hertit swine!' on page 61
Also on pages 63, 67, 71
9 matches

Montador, Eileen Shriek of the Maws, (Goblinshead 2003 ISBN: 978-1899874439) Central - Fife, prose
loaf vice. 'Youse men shud be bleck affronted, makin' these wumme on page 17

1 matches

Fitt, Matthew Roald Dahl Reekin Rhymes, (Itchy Coo 2018 ISBN: 978-1785301834) Central, weans
And then at midnicht, bleck as jet, on page 26

1 matches

Hubbard, Tom The Flechitorium, (Grace Note 2017 ISBN: 9781907676932) Central - East Central, poetry
ALLANT O MICHAEL SCOT AND THE BLECK COOSER on page 7
s rider richt throu Hell; And bleck, bleck wis its sheen. on page 8
The bleck cooser on the Bell Craig, He on page 10
oot that are hidden, and I'm bleck affrontit that I've failed ow on page 69
the sawdust. The spit wis aa bleck, but o coorse that's no unyai on page 71
Also on pages 73
7 matches

McHardy, Stuart The Wey Forrit, (Luath 2017 ISBN: 978-1912147014) Central, prose
o shame. Nou, they werenae aw bleck-hertit: the various schisms t on page 18
u-Mau,wha jist happent tae be bleck. Some affy regrettable bad th on page 20
ere white fowk, no 'inferior' bleck fowk. We shuid aye mind tae t on page 21
and's democratic deficit, the bleck-affrontin an cynical diregair on page 101
be feart o wisnae jist broun, bleck an yellae skinnit fowk descen on page 112
Also on pages 113
6 matches

Thomson, Mark Bard fae thi buildin site, (Luath 2007 ISBN: 978-1906307141) Central - Dundee, poetry
an a nose that wizzna bleck on page 59

1 matches

Hubbard, Tom Lallans 59 - Leids and Lieder: Walcome ti Helvetiscots, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, newspaper
inest Swiss airtists warkin i bleck an white media. on page 5

1 matches

Fitt, Matthew Chairlie and the Chocolate Works, (Itchy Coo 2016 ISBN: 978-1-78530-083-7) Central, prose
ak bonnie blue birds' eggs wi bleck spots on them, and when ye pi on page 13
t in the verra centre, in the bleck pupil, a wee spairk o wild ex on page 57
by some clivver method m jet-bleck letters, wis the invitation i on page 59
He had a bleck lum hat on his heid. on page 67
They birled past a bleck door. STOREROOM NUMMER #71, i on page 98
Also on pages 100, 103, 117, 127, 136, 143, 157
14 matches

Fitt, Matthew Geordie's Mingin Medicine, (Itchy Coo 2007 ISBN: 978-1845021603) Central, weans
in wrang wi pittin sax muckle bleck on page 12
r but he didna hae sax muckle bleck rattons. on page 14
A TIN O BLECK PEPPERCORNS on page 25
ans on the shelf, aw colours, bleck, green, reid, pink, white and on page 35
for dugs, the shoepolish, the bleck pepper, the horseradish sauce on page 39
Also on pages 41, 54, 64, 81, 86
12 matches

Robertson, James The Sleekit Mr Tod, (Itchy Coo 2008 ISBN: 978-1845021986) Central, weans
His bleck neb twigged and wiggle-waggle on page 12
yin o the Wee Tods. His roond bleck een were muckle wi fricht. 'W on page 17
ther. The machines were baith bleck. They were coorse, malagrugou on page 22
they could see the twa muckle bleck tractors jist aboot on tap o on page 23
Beek piked a wee bleck thing oot o his lug and spang on page 33
Also on pages 40, 46
7 matches

Fitt, Matthew Kate O Shanter's Tale: And Other Poems, (Luath 2003 ISBN: 978-1842820285) Central, poetry
like fields o bleck wheat on page 18
wi bleck cloots roon thur haid on page 39
a trig bleck sten-gun fae parcels on page 43
tae the bleck mooth o the ventilation shaft on page 49

4 matches

Morton, Elaine Hamethocts, (Evertype 2010 ISBN: 978-1782012399) Central, poetry
a, cursed in auld Miss Weir's bleck fame. on page 7
But nae weedow-bleck in her claes on page 16
Reid gizzens intil bleck; flesh graws blacht on page 34
Bleck dregs o sump an vat anynted h on page 37
As I war unco bred o some bleck dor on page 44
Also on pages 54, 65, 74, 82
9 matches

Kay, Billy Lallans 78 - Thochts on the bonnie broukit bairn at hame an abroad, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Central, prose
hat they bide in unemployment bleck spots in former minin communi on page 7

1 matches

Connor, Charles P. Lallans 79 - Oot o the Mooths o Weans, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Central, prose
ie hair like yers. Hers is aw bleck, ir aftimes broon ir whiles y on page 92

1 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 79 - The Ratton, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Central, prose
k, ready tae lowp, an its wee bleck een sweevlin roond tae see on on page 81

1 matches

Morton, Elaine Lallans 61 - Twa poems, (Lallans Magazine 2002) Central - Lothian, poetry
Bleck-spartit ower the lift, whaur on page 58
As I were unco bred o some bleck dor on page 59

2 matches

Hershaw, William Lallans 67 - In Search o Robert Henrysoun, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central, poetry
Through the wrocht bleck airn o the Abbot Hoose yetts, on page 123

1 matches

Niven, Liz Lallans 67 - Reviews, (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central, prose
Bit parallel tae this, a bleck humour pervades the story as on page 87

1 matches

Fitt, Matthew Hercules: Bampots and Heroes, (Itchy Coo 2005) Central - Dundee, weans
In a bleck mood, Hercules set oot the ne on page 18
nd doon. The brocks hid their bleck and on page 28
ird as weel. They were muckle bleck beasts wi strang white teeth. on page 34
en they reached the boat. The bleck cuddies were chawin on whit w on page 37
faur awa on the shores o the Bleck Sea. Awbody had heard hunners on page 38
Also on pages 51, 52
8 matches

Sprott, Gavin Lallans 68 - Gairdens, (Lallans Magazine 2006) Central - Edinburgh, poetry
Their sun-bleck brous and shouthers bricht wi on page 98

2 matches

Morton, Elaine Lallans 59 - In Dispraise o Eden, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, poetry
The bleck-wamed clud an teemin weet, on page 91

1 matches

Neill, Willie Lallans 59 - Christian Henry Divertimento, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central - Ayrshire, poetry
Abune me frae the lum the bleck reek sclimms on page 10

1 matches

Beckett, Mavis Duncan Lallans 59 - Auntie Aggie, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, prose
han she wis decked oot wi her bleck shuit an fite sark. Penguins on page 118

1 matches

Fyall, Aitken Lallans 58 - The Wa-Ganging o the Meinister, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, poetry
dowg's brecham, loor-broo an bleck claes, on page 80

1 matches

Purdie, David C. Lallans 73 - Rubies an Siller, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central - Midlothian, poetry
Bleck diamonds they tirn intil sill on page 47

1 matches

Purdie, David C. Lallans 73 - The Glesgy Screwdriver, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central - Midlothian, prose
his tuilbox and brocht oot a bleck iron bar wi a heuk an claw on on page 97

2 matches

Wilson, Rab Lallans 73 - reviews, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central, prose
e it is mair widely kent? The bleck, bleck humour o the Pits wis on page 133

2 matches

Connor, Charles P. Lallans 82 - Nae Guid Ettle, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, prose
lka siller linin had a muckle bleck clood cleikit tae it. Oh ay, on page 16
lauddie wisnae a bad man, hoo bleck affrontit he wis at hes behav on page 18

4 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 168, (self-published 2007) Central, newspaper
Paperback wi 104 pages an bleck an white illustrations.
1 matches

Connor, Charles P. Lallans 74 - Flittin In, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Central, prose
Coalhoose, acause it wis aye bleck an mauchit an smithert in sto
ugre o its braw name, wis aye bleck an mauchit an smithert in sto
aethin is muckle’s a cat. A bleck, airn reenge taen up near the
3 matches

Peffers, Bob A Aboot Mid-Camps, Kirnitten, Bi East Cawther, (peffers50.freeserve 2002) Central - Fife, prose
oom wis an athin room. A auld bleck leeded an polished kitchen ra
1 matches

Connor, Charles P. Lallans 74 - Less Trauchle Nor A Bairn, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Central, prose
e raw in her auld, hie-liggit bleck buits. Her claes wir guid bit
the flair lenth broon skirt, bleck coat an the grey shawl roond
The bleck an grey kittlin hid been lapp
ckshin hid shawn her thit the bleck an grey kittling micht waash
4 matches

Jarvie, Gordon Lallans 76 - Mither tung?, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Central, poetry
o bleck Jamaicans . . . In sic-like m
1 matches

Marenich, Margaret Lallans 76 - The Factory, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Central, prose
, for a gey wheen o thaim war bleck
Himsel’s sleekie bleck caur, no juist accompanied wi
his scunner at bleck fowk an hou he wadna hae thai
no hirin bleck fowk. Efter aa, he gaed on, w
byordnar talentit bleck man kittelt up the kintra wi
7 matches

Morton, Elaine Lallans 71 - The Concreit Bouer, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Central, prose
lined oot in pink, siller an bleck. The rubbit-oot feegur o a bl
orizon, the stairheid ravelin bleck forenent the clouds o a willy
2 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 149, (self-published 2006) Central, newspaper
Durin the daurk bleck-oot days o WW2, Wullie wis th
1 matches

Rennie, Susan The Hoose o Haivers, (Itchy Coo 2002 ISBN: 978-1902927442) Central, weans
ore the bumbazed Arachne in a bleck-affrontit rage. But Arachne w
in Arachne wis jist a scootie bleck speeder, skitterin roond Athe
the heid an horns o a muckle bleck bull.
i his sleekit limbs an bonnie bleck hair, I wis smitten wi luve;
ails o the Athenian ship were bleck. Theseus had promised his fai
6 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 116, (self-published 2003) Central - Musselburgh, newspaper
thunner afore the place turnt bleck. The 'sun' bleazed doon on th
1 matches

Connor, Charles P. Lallans 59 - The Queen’s Shull’n, (Lallans Magazine 2004) Central - Fife, prose
it Isa cried her shop. It wis bleck is Egypt’s Nicht inbye acau
1 matches

Purdie, David C. Lallans 59 - Boswell’s Coort, (Lallans Magazine 2004) Central - Edinburgh, poetry
wi bleck magic owertones.
Rowth o bleck, mine, but nane o it magic.
An rowth o bleck stour athin the laft o Boswel
3 matches

Purdie, David C. Lallans 59 - Sanct Hub’s, (Lallans Magazine 2004) Central - Edinburgh, poetry
an mirk-bleck derk. Still an on, the sklent
1 matches

Lehane, Matt Hush Nou, (bandcamp 2006) Central - Ayrshire, poetry
spouse wi bleck ee monday
1 matches

Duncan, Robert Peeweep, (Wigtown 2015) Central - Lumphinnans, poetry
He thocht again what a bleck it was
1 matches

McClurg, Fernando The USA: Whit happened tae the Guid Guys?, (The Sair Fecht 2014) Central, blog
be proof o the utter evil an bleck-hairtit malice o their faes?
y the polis can, an dae, kill bleck chiels wi impunity, an the la
ity, an the law value pit upo bleck lifes. Still? The day? Whit,
proteck an serr thaim. Whan a bleck cheil can be killt efter the
nie wunner ava that sae monie bleck fowk haes sae little trust i
5 matches

Monahan Brown, Ricky Dùn Èideann, (The Scores 2020) Central, prose
iething. Lang, straucht herr, bleck an sheenin lik the tags o the
1 matches

Begg, James A. Lallans 74 - The Killie Fleshers - 1786, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Central, prose
-humoured smile flashed intae bleck anger, an his dark een bleeze
1 matches

Gilliland, Sam Lallans 74 - MacCaig’s draucht oan the waa, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Central, poetry
An, afore bleck skuggis brek,
1 matches

Doric

Kynoch, Douglas Lallans 84 - The Ferlie, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Doric, prose
ir an ee've gat a fine heid o bleck hair; that es maan weers gles on page 80

1 matches

McDonald, John Mou Her Name, (Evertype 2018 ISBN: 978-1782012054) Doric, poetry
whaur are the seekers o licht bleck weet on page 3

6 matches

Manson, John Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Doric - Dumfries, poetry
Bleck Stane On Tap O A White Stane on page 125

1 matches

Hay, Gordon M. The Doric New Testament, (Gordon M Hay 2012 ISBN: 978-0957351516) Doric - Banff, prose
use ye canna mak ae hair o it bleck nor fite. 'Aye' or 'na' is aa on page 12

1 matches

Whyte, Brian The Bottles, (Independently published 2020 ISBN: 979-8612647218) Doric, poetry
An' I still see her in i' bleck dress she wore, she wore on page 65
QUINIE'S IN BLECK on page 91

12 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 78 - Scots Teegars, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Doric, prose
spewed fae his wee bodie like bleck ile fae a perk funtain, syne on page 80

2 matches

Kynoch, Douglas Lallans 57 - Mac, (Lallans Magazine 2000) Doric, prose
o e kitchie. He'd e bonniest bleck markins 'at iver ye saa; an a on page 27

1 matches

Johnston, Mary Lallans 83 - Chief wi Een Anither, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Doric, prose
up anither bairn. Iss een is bleck aa ower wi fite feet. Aside a on page 84

1 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 76 - Loch Skeen, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Doric, prose
bleck cluds hingin in the sky an a
nae doot! Its back is gey an bleck, an its wame is sae
2 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 76 - Wullie’s Wife: The Hoaspital Veisit, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Doric, prose
times, as e wis a bleck African doctor. Naw. A ken wh
ie, smert, weel ta dae, young bleck doctor wi short curly herr, b
2 matches

Storrie Lewis, Jean Lallans 71 - Snuffy, (Lallans Magazine 2007) Doric, prose
wi the little wee mannies in bleck velvet. As weel as catchin th
1 matches

Freeman, Rebekah Honesty, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric - Banff, weans
the trees are bleck,
1 matches

Johnson, Mary Lallans 59 - Kieran an Aidan, (Lallans Magazine 2004) Doric - Aberdeenshire, prose
glowert at me an his broo wis bleck.
1 matches

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Southern

Purdie, David C. Lallans 74 - I Hae A Drame, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Southern, poetry
intil a seitiation whaur wee bleck laddies an
bleck lassies
2 matches

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