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dance Corpus occurrences Central Doric / Northern Orkney Shetland Southern Ulster
Occurences normalised per million words119.1 80.7 80.6 705.5 180.2 227.4 216.9
Number of occurrences387160 54 71 31 22 49
Number of authors99 53 18 9 8 4 7

Occurrences of dance in Corpus

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Central

Clark, Thomas Alice's Adventirs in Wunnerlaun, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010708) Central, prose
t," said Alice. "Whit kind ae dance is it?" on page 97
"Sounds like a guid wee dance-brand new, eh," said Alice ti on page 98
e - will ye come an join the dance? on page 99
y, bit he wonuddnuae join the dance. on page 100

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Cameron, Peter Lallans 82 - Nevermas, (Lallans Magazine 2013) Central, poetry
Nae lassies 'll dance the Veleta, on page 25

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Haddow, Kris nobody remembers the birdman - The Incomer, (Association for Scottish Literature 2022) Central, prose
that showed hersel up at the dance yon Saturday nicht, wheelin a on page 76
tert wae, ay when there wis a dance up the Big Club, or the times on page 77
t asked yon braw lassie for a dance at the hall. Sic a sorry sich on page 79

3 matches

Begg, James A. Alison's Jants in Ferlieland, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010845) Central, prose
ae," said Alison. "Whit kin o dance is it?" on page 44

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Harvey, Tracy Anne Lallans 90 - The Missus, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Central, poetry
Fine April's dance cam swipper roon, on page 11

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Connor, Charles P. Lallans 90 - Serendipity, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Central, prose
lay. It wis the nem o anither dance haw o similar staunin a puckl on page 26

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Paterson, Stuart A. Wheen: New and Collected Poems, (Ulster-Scots Community Network 2023 ISBN: 978-1838480431) Central, poetry
dance round the double-edged sword on page 8

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Begg, James A. The Man's the Gowd for A' That, (Carn Publishing 2012 ISBN: 978-0956755049) Central, prose
in the dragoons a richt merry dance ower thé moss-hags till he w on page 30
les an courtiers tae feast an dance an rejoice in their fine pala on page 62

2 matches

Cohen, Susan Wee Scottish Book o' Pure Stoatin' Joy, (The Wee Book Company 2019 ISBN: 978-1916491588) Central, prose
want tae learn how to ballet dance, on page

1 matches

Pyper, Hugh S. The Five Scrolls, (Handsel Press 2023 ISBN: 978-1912052790) Central, poetry
as on the dance o twa airmies! on page 14

1 matches

Montador, Eileen Shriek of the Maws, (Goblinshead 2003 ISBN: 978-1899874439) Central - Fife, prose
yer mind's set free tae jist dance aroond an' even gaither moose on page 7
mind, oh aye, they yaist tae dance an' cairry on up at the tap o on page 14

2 matches

Johnstone, Shane The Gods of Frequency, (Arkbound 2020 ISBN: 978-1912092826) Central, prose
fter tune, punters daein that dance, ye know the wan, ye put yir on page 3

2 matches

Douglas, David Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Central - Galloway, poetry
green ee'd, loved tae dance on page 53

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Hubbard, Tom The Flechitorium, (Grace Note 2017 ISBN: 9781907676932) Central - East Central, poetry
The King o France, he gien a dance: He feared or else forgot on page 8
bag, Her tongue would weirdly dance on page 54
Where the rays fade out in a dance of dust. on page 57

3 matches

Burnett, Colin A Working Class State of Mind, (Piermont 2021 ISBN: 978-1914090158) Central - East Coast, prose
and maire folk pilin oan the dance flair, tae. Especially since on page 167
rough aw these guests oan the dance flair. Ah'm greeted wae loads on page 171

2 matches

Wilson, Rab Chuckies fir the Cairn, (Luath 2009 ISBN: 978-1906817053) Central - Dumfries, poetry
an a new dance on page 179

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McHardy, Stuart The Wey Forrit, (Luath 2017 ISBN: 978-1912147014) Central, prose
on anent hou monie angels cin dance on the pynt o a preen, bit ma on page 19
s o this obscenely profitable dance o daith tae be made publick? on page 121

2 matches

Thomson, Mark Bard fae thi buildin site, (Luath 2007 ISBN: 978-1906307141) Central - Dundee, poetry
an dance in broad daylight in meh undi on page 3
e there tae, tae hae thi last dance, on page 69
yir dancin we thi laird o thi dance on page 71
So hows aboot takin ti thi dance flair? on page 100
evin been kent ti dae a rain dance on page 103
Also on pages 121
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Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2021 ISBN: 978-1916117921) Central - Renfrew, prose
assie she went every week tae dance classes in the Paisley toon h on page 22
cause they don't want her tae dance wi boys. Ah don't exactly und on page 23
Kelly Marie, He can pure brek dance an dae the splits an aw that. on page 24
s taboo fur boys an girls tae dance together - although obviousl on page 26
said, Kirsty wid yi like tae dance. on page 27
Also on pages 30, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 141, 150, 152, 169
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Wilson, Rab Accent O the Mind, (Luath 2006 ISBN: 978-1905222322) Central - New Cumnock, poetry
In a frenzy they wid dance, tae appease their Pagan gods on page 40
She wis makkin shair we'd dance tae her tune. on page 78
Hou tae dance oan red-hot griddles! on page 92

3 matches

Townsley, Jane Joe's Cloud an Ither Stuff, (lulu.com 2014 ISBN: 978-1326001612) Central - Perth, prose
hoosands o wimmin queuein tae dance wi the Prince, but she couldn on page 83

1 matches

Morning, Carey Neeps and Tatties, (self-published 2020) Central, weans
can play, we can sing, we can dance, on page 32

1 matches

Grae, Emma Be guid tae yer Mammy, (Unbound Digital 2021 ISBN: 978-1789651171) Central, prose
tae spend a few hours oan its dance floor. Lookin at the council on page 3
wi hur pals oan Jelly Baby's dance floor. on page 12
t an idea of how well you can dance, we're going to do a few simp on page 58

3 matches

Tollick, Margaret Tapsalteerie and Ither Tales, (Windfall Books 2008 ISBN: 978-0955726422) Central, weans
now, you must lead us in our dance on page 54

1 matches

Morton, Elaine Hamethocts, (Evertype 2010 ISBN: 978-1782012399) Central, poetry
spechtwise lauch an cranlike dance, wha haes on page 45
For thesaury o pipe an dance an sang, on page 63

2 matches

Harrison, Jean Lallans 59 - BARRY SCHUIL 1928 - 1934, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central - East Lothian, prose
ternane when ye could sing or dance or tell tame jokes. Then to " on page 120

1 matches

Milne, W. S. Lallans 78 - Mary, Queen o Scotland, Pairt I, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Central, script
Bothwell: The Queen's dance is ending nou. on page 14
- like Mary, comin frae the dance dressed for the nicht air.) on page 18
Sport, an dance, an lauchter, on page 35

3 matches

McClure, Derrick J. Lallans 67 - Five sonnets o Cecco Angiolieri (1250-1319), (Lallans Magazine 2005) Central, poetry
Ye aiblins think tae dance the Bogie reel? on page 45

1 matches

Morton, Elaine Lallans 61 - Twa poems, (Lallans Magazine 2002) Central - Lothian, poetry
spechtwise lauch an cranlike dance, wha hes on page 60

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Hershaw, William Eemis Stane 1 - The Laverock’s Nest, (Eemis Stane 2022) Central, prose
t hae birlt in the mervellous dance amang the antrin licht. He ha on page 17

1 matches

Niven, Liz Stravaigin, (Luath 2001 ISBN: 978-1905222704) Central, poetry
An A'll dance the nicht wi the stars in hea on page 42

1 matches

Hershaw, William Lallans 59 - A Mass In Scots For Saint Andrae, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, prose
We mak a ghaist dance when we pray on page 97

1 matches

Wilde, Jacqueline Jay Valentine Tango, (Scots Language Centre 2021) Central, poetry
Ye wanna dance a tango?
Mebbie a wee moon dance?
2 matches

Higgs, Jo The tale of how Evan Evans scrapped wi Evan Nichols, (berfrois 2022) Central - Edinburgh, prose
medium or small. He wid never dance around a topic. He wizni so m
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Douglas, Sheila Lallans 62 - The Wee Tailor in the Haunted Kirkyaird, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Central, weans
nner an hap an rin an lowp an dance like ony ither bodie.
1 matches

Douglas, Sheila Lallans 62 - The Cairryin Stream o Tradeetion, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Central, prose
rgaret Bennett, Scottish Step Dance wi Morag Johnston and John Si
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Marenich, Margaret Lallans 76 - The Factory, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Central, prose
ich, wi howp an ettle daein a dance the time at swither an dree w
1 matches

Bates, Gregor The Death Dance, (Scots Hoose 2022) Central - East Dunbartonshire, weans
THE DEATH DANCE
bted I would even be able tae dance in the ceilidh wi ma ankle be
e music started for the first dance, The Dashing White Sergeant.
e Dashing White Sergeant is a dance where your three pairs up wi
spin aroond in a big circle, dance wi jist your own group and th
7 matches

Waddell, John Halesome Farin, (iUniverse 2004 ISBN: 978-0595330119) Central - Perth, poetry
d craturs mak an awfu song an dance
1 matches

Kay, Billy Born In Kyle, (Burnawn Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-9993309-4-1) Central - Kyle, prose
or days on a bender. I mind a dance wee alcove he paintit for us
Country Dance music on a Setterday nicht. T
2 matches

Cunningham, Liam Tam, (Scots Hoose 2020) Central - Bellshill, prose
suming thit a disrupted their dance. Thi aw ran aiftir me n ma ho
1 matches

Meikle, William Overheard in a Cemetery, (ABCTales.com 2004) Central - Ayrshire, prose
Ah hae mind asking ye for a dance, and ma wee heart wis thumpin
1 matches

Bennett, Peter The Party ay the Year (Part Two), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
wis makin eyes at me fae the dance flair.
1 matches

Bennett, Peter The Party ay the Year (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
the tables that surround the dance flair.
? Ye’ve tae get me up fur a dance later!’ Trisha shouts efter
Scanlon sais, noddin tae the dance flair.
worn varnished parquet ay the dance flair, there in the middle ay
the three ay us starin at the dance flair, the song fades oot an
5 matches

Bennett, Peter Carpe Diem, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
oon, dain that mad Manc kinda dance; mare ay a swagger, really.
1 matches

Briggs, Susi Diva, (Scots Language Centre 2021) Central - Dumfries and Galloway, poetry
As I dance forrit intae the bricht adven
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Rennie, Susan The Hoose o Haivers, (Itchy Coo 2002 ISBN: 978-1902927442) Central, weans
e amang them, for I luved tae dance – wid stert tae birl roond:
ma dancin claes, as I wis tae dance afore the palace that nicht.
I feenisht ma dance early an ran tae the workshop
on land again, I stertit tae dance, thinkin naebody wid pey me o
een veesitin Naxos, an saw me dance. On a sudden, he made up his
7 matches

McKillop, Roger Challengin' Times, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, poetry
Life is a twisted dance, for God’s sake take your c
1 matches

McKillop, Roger Educational (Mis)Communication, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
Tae chinge their dance!
1 matches

Hodgart, John A Catalogue o Sair Neglect, (Bella Calledonia 2016) Central - North Ayrshire, blog
nth o Januar: in some airts a dance o northern lichts, but in mai
1 matches

Kurtoglu, Wulf Braken Fences, (Caroline Macafee 2011 ISBN: B006JE3UQW) Central, prose
ud e’en dae a simple kathak dance as a pairty piece. She cud da
energised, she tried a puckle dance muves, moothin the rhythms un
n the music menu, past aa the dance music that he likit tae liste
she cud contribute. She cudna dance athoot music, an onywey danci
in as gin you’re in the ilk dance. You eat wi ither’s teeth -
6 matches

Shoor Caan, Angus Coont Thum: A hunner an' oad McLimericks, (self-published 2012 ISBN: 978-1480242425) Central - Ardrossan, poetry
air whin they played the last dance
1 matches

Ewen, Allan Pairt twa: Janus leuks aheid, (The Sair Fecht 2015) Central, blog
red Scots sang pit tae modern dance beats as is heard on the Macp
1 matches

astrothsknot The Auld Man O Jerah, (archiveofourown.org 2018) Central, prose
“Hiv ye come tae dance?” Asked Auld Donald.
“Ye’ve no came tae dance an ye’ve nae need o magic,
2 matches

Coyne, Hilary The giant’s wife – or Ailsa the irked, (hilarycoyne.com/ 2021) Central, prose
ae it aw. She led Ben a merry dance tae. Turnin the flamin’ hou
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Arabian Monkfish (Part One), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
fuelled, Anglo-Scots hybrid, dance-rock crossoer.
1 matches

Wallace, Lorna Tae A Selfie, (lornalouwriting.wordpress.com 2014) Central - Ayrshire, poetry
Aff tae the dance flair tae gyrate.
e dae some shoats an’ huv a dance,
2 matches

Paterson, Stuart A. Here’s the Weather, (Scottish Poetry Library 2017) Central, poetry
dance round the double-edged sword
1 matches

McDonald, Hamish The Girnin Gates - Chapter 3, (Itchy Coo 2003) Central, prose
it boonced up oan the sprung dance-flerr a the haw. It landed oa
1 matches

@mcfarlane_irene tweeted
McF Whan it's aa ower, ye can dance a thing-umy-jig.(2018) search twitter

@rosa_alba_macd tweeted
ame of the wee man dinna ever dance at a poleetical hustings sic (2020) search twitter

@ThonJacobite tweeted
ut apparently it wis the last dance o' the nicht wae smoochin (2021) twitter link

@kennethbryce184 tweeted
deef in yin lug - n as fir a dance its tain ee long enuff xxx (2021) twitter link
@robertmdaws laddie could dance likes lol (2021) twitter link

Doric

Storrie Lewis, Jean Lallans 58 - The Bothy Loon, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Doric, prose
boo and say, 'Wid ye care tae dance?' " on page 124

1 matches

Grant, Margaret Young At Hert, (Huntly Writers 2023 ISBN: 978-0993597152) Doric, poetry
ce Tae tak her tae the Rotary dance Her heid wis fu o fit she'd w on page 15

2 matches

Strachan, Shane DWAMS, (Tapsalteerie 2024 ISBN: 978-1916214880) Doric, poetry
while deein this dance that maks ye snort-laugh. on page 34

1 matches

Goodall, Phyllis J. Lallans 59 - Last May a Braw Wooer, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Doric, newspaper
Grandad hid gaen ower this dance a lot in his min, surely. He on page 94

2 matches

Hay, Gordon M. The Doric New Testament, (Gordon M Hay 2012 ISBN: 978-0957351516) Doric - Banff, prose
We played e pipes an ye widna dance We moorned till ye, bit ye wi on page 92

1 matches

Uri, Antonia Bidin awa: City Breaks, (Scots Language Centre 2015) Doric - Aberdeen, newspaper
ds a street pairty far ye can dance the nicht awa an anely hiv ta on page 4

1 matches

Thom, Bill The Quait Chiel, (Tapsalteerie 2013 ISBN: 9780992663100) Doric - Banff, poetry
An on a dance Aul Nick he led. on page 11
"A dance," said Nick, "Aat's fit we'll on page 16
Nick's dance wis like they'd nivir seen, on page 17
A bonnie dance, ye'd nae dispure, on page 19
A dance like eis afore ye've seen, on page 20

12 matches

Byrne, Catherine Alice's Mishanters in e Land o Farlies, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010609) Doric - Caithness, prose
," sade Alice. "What sort o a dance is id?" on page 95
"Id mosst be a awful bonny dance," sade Alice timidly. on page 96
n kindly, but he widna join e dance. on page 97
ee, wilna ee, will ee join e dance? on page 98

13 matches

Hamilton, Roddy Lallans 58 - Cyaard, the Tattie Doodle, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Doric, prose
ees an the loon made this wee dance on the grave; an the magpie c on page 118

1 matches

Shepherd, Robbie Harknin tae the braw souns, (John Benjamin 2000) Doric, newspaper
Let's dance again
's band that he relies on for dance band work.
x Houliston, ye winna hae the dance - anither scene sae vibrant
Jimmy Shand in the 20th, the dance music his been a major part o
4 matches

Smith, Alex A Sair Fecht, (self-published 2003) Doric, prose
"Ladies an gentlemen the next dance will be a quickstep 'The band
the gills as he announced the dance. We, the band would
floor. Jonsar Eck wis haein a dance in the
an smiled. "You come up this dance wi me I hiv
4 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 76 - Loch Skeen, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Doric, prose
ortin, ye micht say. Thay’r Dance Ha’s this flet
1 matches

Johnson, Mary Lallans 59 - Furst Time, (Lallans Magazine 2004) Doric - Aberdeenshire, prose
fucker grabs me an diz a wee dance. Mental ! Fuckin mental he wi
1 matches

Noble, Brian , (Facebook 2022) Doric, poetry
Time te dance en get foo
1 matches

@DoricPhrases tweeted
Faun aat AECC I like tae dance, clap alang,shout oot an jump(2016) search twitter
witches & warlocks prance an dance aroon then ging tae work on w(2017) search twitter
rns Inverness far feil eejets dance aroon an skraich #Ootlander h(2017) search twitter
ditionally, play wi tham, dad dance awa faet aa athoot an care, e(2018) search twitter
ing his quine in their mating dance. #pigeons #doricphrases https(2019) search twitter

@cligeey tweeted
Ye used to listen for a barn dance ye didna ken exactly far it w(2020) search twitter

@Franwella tweeted
yFirthRadio ?...I'm going tae dance the night awa we Mind Gone Bl(2011) search twitter
@aimeeannenaylor tiz a dance move. Ye sashay across th dan(2011) search twitter

@McGoo1888 tweeted
@Lubowho8 Slow dance bluto...you and me..wi mah ma (2022) twitter link

Orkney

Johnston, Barbara Gallows Ha - Dance tae the End, (Abersee Press 2022) Orkney, poetry
they burst oot o the dance intae blackness so dense, on page 27

4 matches

Norquoy, Greer Gallows Ha - The Weather Dance, (Abersee Press 2022) Orkney, poetry
the stert o the weekly dance. on page 28

2 matches

Grieve, Ingrid Gallows Ha - A Spell o Good Wather, (Abersee Press 2022) Orkney, poetry
dance till yu're puggled an drippan on page 31

3 matches

Parkins, Hazel Seven Year O Yule Days, (H and M Parkins 2002 ISBN: 978-0954363505) Orkney, poetry
eye wis the Scottish Country Dance. on page 3
y lass, I draigg'd her up tae dance, on page 29
bonny frock or gaen oot tae a dance, on page 35
'Twis the hoween match dance at the Bu. i wis stood wi the on page 66
r bumt in the flame Bit ah'll dance, wance again, someday. on page 67

9 matches

Giles, Harry Josephine Deep Wheel Orcadia: A Novel, (Picador 2021 ISBN: 978-1529066609) Orkney, poetry
n tae civiliesaetion? Hoo tae dance? The election, the sit-in, th on page 71
ken fock better, come tae the Dance Firstday next. Hid's wiss at on page 76
bye, Noor waants tae gang, an dance. Whan sheu's finished her dri on page 77
Astrid lairns Darling a new dance on page 81
The Dance on page 126
Also on pages 127, 130, 132, 134, 135, 136, 139, 141, 146, 151, 155, 158
21 matches

Cormack, Kevin Swiet Haar, (Abersee Press 2022) Orkney, poetry
Song and Dance on page 4

2 matches

Cormack, Kevin Toonie Void, (Abersee Press 2022) Orkney, poetry
The Goalkeeper's Dance on page 29

1 matches

Grieve, Ingrid Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
Dance till yu're puggled an drippan on page 157

3 matches

Johnston, Barbara Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
p up an doon in me two footed dance on page 142
Dance Tae the End on page 152
Me last dance will be at the end o a rope. on page 153

6 matches

Bruce, Lorraine Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
whar the whitemaas dance. on page 51

1 matches

Garson, Sheila Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
Scottish dance music on page 48
Sibella Draver's Dance on page 151
Wur Masked dance on page 158

11 matches

Norquoy, Greer Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
un up a frock for the weekend dance. on page 42
The Weather Dance on page 154

4 matches

Grieve, Issy Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
Will love dance with me? on page 156

4 matches

Shetland

Johnson, Laureen Alice's Adventirs in Wonderlaand, (Evertype 2012 ISBN: 978-1782010081) Shetland - Voe, prose
," said Alice. "Whit laeken a dance is it?" on page 99
"Hit most be an aafil boannie dance," said Alice peeriewyes. on page 100
y wartin - is du comin for a dance? on page 101
mony tanks, but na, he widna dance on page 102
wid geng wi da lobsters ta da dance. So dey got: fired oot ta sea on page 103

13 matches

Greig, Charles A Shetland Bible, (Saint Andrew Press 2009 ISBN: 978-0715209158) Shetland - Lerwick, prose
Da burns dance doon da hill on page 35
da burns dance wi lipperin glee on page 37
lat da sea dance an iviry craetir in it; lat d on page 42

3 matches

Fraser, Barbara Aye Someane Deid, Aye Someane Boarn, (Shetland Times 2021 ISBN: 978-1910997437) Shetland, prose
n up, dey took it in turns ta dance wi me, an I felt I wis da luc on page 19
ith Robert an da lass hedd ta dance ta her tune, fit in ta 'socie on page 23

2 matches

De Luca, Christine Swiet Haar, (Abersee Press 2017) Shetland, poetry
Ee meenit atoms dance, on page 32

1 matches

Nicholson, Hannah Eemis Stane 1 - Dance o da Selkies, (Eemis Stane 2022) Shetland, poetry
Wi dat, we dance da wye at wir ay don, on page 14

1 matches

I Hear Dee Shaetlan A primer - v. 1.1, (I Hear Dee 2022) Shetland, prose
erbs refers tae actions (laek dance, hosst, write), processes (la on page 69

1 matches

De Luca, Christine Parallel Worlds: Poems in Shetlandic and English, (Luath 2005 ISBN: 978-1905222131) Shetland, poetry
say 'dance!', say 'birl!', say 'celebrat on page 21
A Scottie, triggit up fur a dance on page 69

2 matches

De Luca, Christine St Ninian's Isle, (Shetland For Wirds 2002) Shetland, poetry
a peerie chancel dance wi dips and tirls
1 matches

Watt, Valerie Back tae trowie schul, (Shetland Times 2008) Shetland - Lerwick, newspaper
ey learn trowie tunes, trowie dance steps, trow literature an lan
1 matches

Watt, Valerie Görwill trows blamed for earthquake, (Shetland Times 2009) Shetland - Lerwick, newspaper
“Awa an hae a dance Tushie. Aabody is here. Even
ie fae da Fair Isle. She’ll dance wi dee nae budder.”
rows. But I widna be gittin a dance wi Lukki Minnie straight awa.
five Meenie, so will we hae a dance afore we head home?” I axed
da fiddle music. Come da last dance I wis fit tae drap. Ivery She
5 matches

@helenmoncrieff tweeted
anielowen Did you do a peerie dance? I'm glad you all saw them ??(2019) search twitter

Southern

Thompson, James My Borderlands, (Richardson and Son Printers 2023) Southern - Hawick, poetry
Auld Nick, his witches dance wi' glee on page 39

2 matches

Halfpenny, Cameron Ahlice's Adveenturs in Wunderlaant, (Evertype 2015 ISBN: 978-1782010876) Southern - Borders, prose
h," said Ahlice. "Whit kine o dance is eet?" on page 97
"Eet must b' a gie nice dance," said Ahlice timidly. on page 98
ingle-wull ee come an join th dance? on page 99
ee, wun't ee, wull ee join th dance? on page 100
ld gaun wi th lobsters tae th dance. Sae they got chucked oot tae on page 101

13 matches

Purves, David Lallans 75 - Gie Us Back Oor Place Names, (Lallans Magazine 2009) Southern, prose
wi us, an sum o us can still dance the Strathspey. Tweeddale is
1 matches

Purves, David Jade Lute, (SCOTS Corpus 2003) Southern - Selkirk, poetry
Lotus leafs dance ahint the fisherman’s boat.
1 matches

Rodger, Matt The Borth’ick Waitter, (SCOTS Corpus 2003) Southern - Roxburgh, prose
til 3.a.m. wiooten missin ae dance, an gey affen wi his tackitie
unter months, ae Friday nicht dance.
fock kam frae fer afield tae dance throwe til 3a.m. afore gittin
n, hed his ain Scottis Kintra Dance Band, kent is the Roberton Ba
Kintra Dance Band unner the owerance o Edw
5 matches

Ulster

King, Angeline Dusty Bluebells Scots Edition, (Leschenault Press 2022 ISBN: 978-1922670540) Ulster - Larne, prose
sea-side - or even gane tae a dance. She had eneuch o hir ma's ti on page 46
hed particles o hazy sunshine dance ower the made-up bed. It was on page 48

2 matches

Morrison-Smyth, Anne Alice's Carrants in Wunnerlan, (Evertype 2013 ISBN: 978-1-78201-011-1) Ulster - Ballymoney, prose
" said Alice. "What soart o a dance is it?" on page 98
"It must bae a gye shanesie dance," said Alice timidly. on page 99
- wull yae come an join the dance? on page 100
nely, yit hae wudnae join the dance on page 101
dnae gae the lobsters tae the dance, sae they got cloddet oot tae on page 102

13 matches

Campbell, Robert Lock Doon Poyams, (Independently 2021 ISBN: 979-8742155812) Ulster, poetry
Pictures dance wi'in mae heid, on page 20
Tha glory of tha dance ye seek, on page 21
O' dance an leap tae fut oo hillock on page 31
Dance wi wourds aroon tha truth on page 34
here tha voice oo dreym like dance, on page 36

5 matches

McDonald, Fiona Frae Cowie's Cragg, (Ulster-Scots Academy Press 2021 ISBN: B0949GXX7K) Ulster, poetry
tae Le Wunters an haein a wee dance, dye?" says Davie, eftér a w on page 23
oul doll leppin aboot on tha dance-flair, wi a wee lad half tha on page 24

3 matches

Crozier, Ian Recomendations fer an Ulster-Scots plen fer oor leid, heirskeip an’ culture, (communities-ni.gov.uk 2022) Ulster, government
* A Dance Collective tae bae fordered t on page 8
ity in Ulster-Scots music an' dance an' waark wi' on page 9
thrivin dance tuition project in the nor'we on page 13
example music an' dance teachin', tae generations tae on page 23
in differ genres o' music an' dance, leid, on page 34
Also on pages 38, 41, 42, 43, 44, 48, 49
21 matches

Cartmill, Claire Three score years an ten, (Ballymoney and Moyle Times 2014) Ulster, newspaper
A want tae dance .. but canny get the message
Nae odds a lang a dance wid last, A alwyes wanted mor
While ithers dance tae get the chance tae see th
The country dance is oot o date ... the disco
4 matches

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