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pickin Corpus occurrences Central Doric / Northern Orkney Shetland Southern Ulster
Occurences normalised per million words34.3 30.8 51.3 9.9 46.5 10.3 26.6
Number of occurrences11060 34 1 8 1 6
Number of authors60 30 18 1 6 1 4

Occurrences of pickin in Corpus

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Central

Clark, Thomas Alice's Adventirs in Wunnerlaun, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010708) Central, prose
th the bother ae gettin up an pickin the daisies, when aw ae a sud on page 7
laimed in horror, an stairtit pickin them up again quickly as she on page 114

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Bennett, Peter nobody remembers the birdman - Stovies, (Association for Scottish Literature 2022) Central, prose
e next. Look at it!' ah sais, pickin up the shattered frame an pul on page 8
r ye; he sais, bendin doon an pickin up pieces ay gless. on page 9

3 matches

Haddow, Kris nobody remembers the birdman - The Incomer, (Association for Scottish Literature 2022) Central, prose
ye's blethered at the purvey, pickin at the pieces and the sausage on page 80

1 matches

Armstrong, Graeme Young Team, (Picador 2020 ISBN: 978-1529017366) Central, prose
n aboot an elder lassie who's pickin them up in hur Seat Ibiza. Th on page 25
wae a wean in a pram n a taxi pickin another eld woman up. Everybo on page 49

2 matches

Begg, James A. The Man's the Gowd for A' That, (Carn Publishing 2012 ISBN: 978-0956755049) Central, prose
e corbie craws - tae a fresh pickin Thus were the heritors an gen on page 34
s - Claverhouse's prisoners. Pickin his wey cannily throu a score on page 38

2 matches

Montador, Eileen Shriek of the Maws, (Goblinshead 2003 ISBN: 978-1899874439) Central - Fife, prose
like a load o' hoodie craws, pickin' ower the corpse Oo' awbody's on page 9

1 matches

Burnett, Colin A Working Class State of Mind, (Piermont 2021 ISBN: 978-1914090158) Central - East Coast, prose
us oan the task at hand. Jist pickin yin winner, never mind four a on page 30
cientific formula involved in pickin this yin. It wis simple. Ah'm on page 35

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Donovan, Anne Matilda In Scots, (Itchy Coo 2019 ISBN: 978-1785302350) Central, weans
olk kept sayin tae him, "Stop pickin yer neb," and he couldnae dae on page 28

1 matches

McQueer, Chris Hings - Short Stories 'n That, (404 Ink 2017 ISBN: 978-0995623866) Central - Glesga, prose
rds me. Ah back away but he's pickin up speed noo. Mah uncle's abo on page 175

1 matches

McHardy, Stuart Speakin o Dundee: Tales Tellt Aroun the Toun, (Luath 2010 ISBN: 978-1-906817-25-1) Central - Dundee, prose
in the glaur o the kirkyaird. Pickin himself up, covert in clart, on page 68

1 matches

Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2021 ISBN: 978-1916117921) Central - Renfrew, prose
Aye, said Kelly Marie, Magine pickin O.I.S. on page 30
e, It means he could go berry pickin durin the summer so that he c on page 132
d at Smellerman he wis either pickin his heid, his ears, or his no on page 169

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Fitt, Matthew Chairlie and the Chocolate Works, (Itchy Coo 2016 ISBN: 978-1-78530-083-7) Central, prose
Awbody stapped pickin the yella gowans and glowered on page 77

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Rennie, Susan Kat an Doug on Planet Perjink, (Itchy Coo 2002 ISBN: 978-1902927565) Central, weans
rty trainers!' her maw added, pickin a bit dried mud aff the fit o on page 4

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Grae, Emma The Tongue She Speaks, (Scots Language Centre 2021) Central, poetry
ry when ah get hame and start pickin oot the maist beautiful words on page 34

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Townsley, Jane Joe's Cloud an Ither Stuff, (lulu.com 2014 ISBN: 978-1326001612) Central - Perth, prose
nks... thanks, Joey. See ye." Pickin up the bag, he scrunched it u on page 38

1 matches

Robertson, James The Hoose at Pooh's Neuk, (Itchy Coo 2010 ISBN: 978-1845022945) Central, weans
aud on a meenit, said Hoolet, pickin up his notice-board, which ha on page 149

1 matches

Clark, Thomas The Boggin Beginnin, (Itchy Coo 2021 ISBN: 978-1785303524) Central, weans
udge Strauss said. "I've been pickin up books hereaboots and there on page 39
in loads o different yins and pickin on page 41
awfie," Klaus said, tentily, pickin up yin o the raspberries and on page 72
whit, I dinnae think I'll be pickin oot a book aboot wolves the d on page 81

4 matches

Grae, Emma Be guid tae yer Mammy, (Unbound Digital 2021 ISBN: 978-1789651171) Central, prose
u want to drink?" David asks, pickin up the stacked glasses. on page 8
wis starin at the groond and pickin hur nails, Ah felt bad and gu on page 57

2 matches

Armstrong, Kate Lallans 58 - Herman Und Dorothea, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, prose
Fine - fingert, pickin an haundin the wee flowers in on page 43

1 matches

Waddell, John Lallans 58 - Three Waddins and Fowr Funerals - a monologue, (Lallans Magazine 2001) Central, prose
He aye insistit on pickin them himsel. Ither folk could on page 59

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Begg, James A. Lallans 68 - 1841 – The Plouman, (Lallans Magazine 2006) Central, prose
eady. He had seen the corbies pickin the een oot a wee corps yestr on page 17

2 matches

Niven, Liz Stravaigin, (Luath 2001 ISBN: 978-1905222704) Central, poetry
Pickin oot ilka row the lass wid min on page 61

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Law, John Lallans 56 - Editorial, (Lallans Magazine 2000) Central, prose
s - an wad allou conseistent pickin an walin amang the monie vari on page 4

1 matches

Calderwood, Lynsey Cantsmell, (From Glasgow To Saturn 2020) Central, prose
ed at Cantsmell he wis either pickin his heid, his ears or his nos
1 matches

Fairnie, Robert Scots Tung WITTINS Nummer 111, (self-published 2003) Central, newspaper
ammles an blaeberries fur the pickin tae mak jeelies an fruit tart
1 matches

Donovan, Anne Not Scotland, (Edinburgh International Book Festival 2010) Central - Glasgow, prose
freddo,’ says John. He’s pickin up a few phrases noo but they
1 matches

Thoumire, Elizabeth Kintrae livin, (Mak Forrit 2019) Central - Edinburgh, blog
r simmer vegetables ready for pickin on the day. The maister an mi
1 matches

Bennett, Peter The Sacrificial Doo, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
sais, appearin fae naewhere, pickin the bastart up an rockin it i
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Carpe Diem, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
Scanlon sais, sittin doon, pickin up the note an snortin a line
1 matches

Bennett, Peter The Bothy (Part Two), (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
ox ay matches.’ McDade sais pickin them up fae the mantle piece,
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Rude Awakenings (Part one of two), (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
nt Daniel. Here!’ she sais, pickin up ma denims an flingin them
1 matches

Bennett, Peter TA Hauf an a Hauf, (ABCTales.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
else tae say fur himsel afore pickin up his pint an noddin tae his
1 matches

Rennie, Susan Kat an Doug on Planet Fankle, (Itchy Coo 2002 ISBN: 978-1902927459) Central, weans
a spa . . . ‘ she stertit, pickin up the end o the leash. But s
1 matches

Farrow, Kenneth D. Lallans 59 - Editorial, (Lallans Magazine 2004) Central, newspaper
Pickin up on the mention o register,
1 matches

Dempster, Michael DIGNITY, (Scots Language Centre 2021) Central, poetry
pickin up bits
1 matches

Bennett, Peter Coyle Loyal, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central - Glasgow, prose
is fault.’ ah sais an start pickin them up, ‘Sorry mate. Right
1 matches

Kurtoglu, Wulf Braken Fences, (Caroline Macafee 2011 ISBN: B006JE3UQW) Central, prose
through it. Fower o thaim wis pickin up bits o debris amang the ro
d tae clap. He clappit an aa, pickin up the rhythm an wonnerin whi
leukin doon at a wheen sheep pickin thair wey alang the braes abl
3 matches

Shoor Caan, Angus Coont Thum: A hunner an' oad McLimericks, (self-published 2012 ISBN: 978-1480242425) Central - Ardrossan, poetry
, a wis ower the bridge thair pickin’ ma berries
1 matches

Monahan Brown, Ricky Dùn Èideann, (The Scores 2020) Central, prose
snae that. It’s mair, A’m pickin which name ye shoud cry me. A
cht. Mebbe ye can gies a haun pickin ane. In this wan,’ she flas
2 matches

Bennett, Peter Stovies, (ABCTales.com 2021) Central, prose
next. Look at it!’ ah sais, pickin up the shattered frame an pul
e.’ he sais, bendin doon an pickin up pieces ay gless.
it in ma inside poakit afore pickin up the bigger pieces ay gless
3 matches

@LairnScots tweeted
em as tattie-howkin or tattie-pickin holidays in some areas still, (2019) twitter link

@kennethbryce184 tweeted
rywalker_10 great tae c livvy pickin up again - keep on the front (2020) twitter link

Doric

Pacitti, Stephen Lallans 85 - The Clash o the Titans, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Doric, prose
Elgin Marbles in his moo' - pickin on the smaaest thing, trippin on page 54

1 matches

Maitland, Andrew Tales Fae The Doric Side - The Auld Mannie, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, prose
staun seein a bunch o bullies pickin on a peer frail mannie. Fit's on page 74

1 matches

Leslie, Deborah Tales Fae The Doric Side - Mabel, (Doric Books 2023 ISBN: 978-1-8384939-6-7) Doric, prose
te his chips an Grunny sittin pickin on page 95

1 matches

McDonald, John Mou Her Name, (Evertype 2018 ISBN: 978-1782012054) Doric, poetry
e dashelt ma neb awa constant pickin at chuckies dirls throuch ye on page 3

1 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Alive an Kickin, (Argo Publishing 2004 ISBN: 978-0954615314) Doric - Inverurie, prose
affa implemints," said Rosie, pickin up a shiny silver speen. on page 17
ny ane," she muttert t'ersel, pickin oot a caird wi a wee pink flo on page 25
n cream fir you," said Joyce, pickin up fower bottles o factor 30 on page 40

3 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric - Hale an Hairty, (Argo Publishing 2011 ISBN: 978-0954615345) Doric - Inverurie, prose
kin the kids te the skweel an pickin them up again. She's a brilli on page 35
d Donald, tittin, spittin, an pickin it his teeth. on page 37
"Ah promise," he said, pickin a hanfu o clover an pullin ma on page 44
. An he wis aye apologisin an pickin the soor cream an chive Pring on page 60
n the middle an nae riddy fir pickin. on page 64
Also on pages 87
6 matches

Hay, Gordon M. The Doric New Testament, (Gordon M Hay 2012 ISBN: 978-0957351516) Doric - Banff, prose
ht tae ma spread will taste a pickin o't'." on page 106

1 matches

Uri, Antonia Bidin awa: City Breaks, (Scots Language Centre 2015) Doric - Aberdeen, newspaper
ity that springs tae mind fan pickin far tae gang on yer city brea on page 13

1 matches

Leslie, Deborah Doric: Alive an Kickin 2, (Argo Publishing 2006 ISBN: 978-0954615321) Doric - Inverurie, prose
m aa. Did they nivver think o pickin up the yalla Pages afore they on page 7

1 matches

Whyte, Brian The Bottles, (Independently published 2020 ISBN: 979-8612647218) Doric, poetry
Helena Digby pickin i'floories up on i'Broad Hill on page 115

1 matches

McClure, Derrick J. Throwe the Keekin-Gless an Fit Ailice Funn There, (Evertype 2021 ISBN: 978-1782012559) Doric, prose
or a peerie?" said the Yowe, pickin up anidder pair o wyres. "Ye' on page 71
'?" gowlt the Yowe in a feem, pickin up a fair toushtie o wyres. on page 72
aelly tae tak chunces each at pickin subjecs, it wes her shot nou. on page 80

4 matches

Smith, Alex A Sair Fecht, (self-published 2003) Doric, prose
mair shoppin, pickin up mair bargains on the wye.
1 matches

Blackhall, Sheena Minnie, (Scots Language Centre 2004) Doric, prose
orsit roon an roon the baa an pickin up the threids o her story.
1 matches

Gray, Kath Lallans 63 - Aikey Brae Fair – 1962, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Doric, prose
or. So ye wint an hid a go at pickin oot a duck fae the watter. Ye
1 matches

Ireland, Mark Wi A Facey Like Yours, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric - Banff, prose
ust hae drapped it fan he was pickin up i mannie's papers.
1 matches

Crawford, Jack The Pluffer, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric - Forres, prose
e hall ways and saw a kid wis pickin on my brither. I loaded up ma
1 matches

Hutchison, Pat The Tabby Sooker, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Doric - Banffshire, prose
o them in my direct line were pickin bits oot o their mooths as th
1 matches

Hutchison, Pat If I Catch Ye I'll Eat Ye, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Doric - Banffshire, prose
got anither skelpit erse for pickin his nose and tellt if he kept
1 matches

Hutchison, Pat The Stones That Turned, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Doric - Banffshire, prose
hem up intae the mak dee bag. Pickin up the aspen branches on her
1 matches

@d_anderson878 tweeted
civilised faar tatties needit pickin in livin memory: the Shire an(2020) search twitter

@FaeFoggie tweeted
@Bob55492332 Fit beer are you pickin up.(2019) search twitter
loons were useless and tattie pickin,. https://t.co/68CpVxU1IH(2020) search twitter

@beast_afc tweeted
ch like the arabs, ye shid be pickin oot players we luv tae hate. (2020) search twitter

@Manuforti1968 tweeted
@FaeFoggie Fit aboot pickin steins?(2019) search twitter

Orkney

Garson, Sheila Gousters, Glims and Veerie-orums, (Orkney Voices 2021 ISBN: 9780956661661) Orkney, poetry
Pickin ower the bones fae last night on page 127

1 matches

Shetland

Johnson, Laureen Alice's Adventirs in Wonderlaand, (Evertype 2012 ISBN: 978-1782010081) Shetland - Voe, prose
IT" engraved apon him. Athoot pickin apo da door, in shö guid, an on page 34
"Der nae ös i dee pickin," said da Flunkey, "for twa r on page 57
"Dey micht be some ös i dee pickin," da Flunkey said, as if shö on page 58

3 matches

Fraser, Barbara Aye Someane Deid, Aye Someane Boarn, (Shetland Times 2021 ISBN: 978-1910997437) Shetland, prose
, "Mairried tae da boss. Ah'm pickin him up aff a da plane on Sund on page 40

1 matches

De Luca, Christine Smootie gengs ta Lerrick, (SCOTS corpus 2003) Shetland - Bressay, weans
come an geng is shö plaesed, pickin apö da window ta win inta Ma
1 matches

@Julie_Dennison tweeted
t da whole time but noo it’s pickin up dat am SNEEZIN A LOT https (2020) twitter link

@helenmoncrieff tweeted
hy do folk go tae da effort o pickin up dogpoo but leave it at da (2015) search twitter

@RedValkyrie84 tweeted
up in my crotch (lovely) hes pickin at da duvet wantin under. Dir (2018) twitter link

Southern

Halfpenny, Cameron Ahlice's Adveenturs in Wunderlaant, (Evertype 2015 ISBN: 978-1782010876) Southern - Borders, prose
urt th trouble o gettin up an pickin th daisies, when oot th blue on page 7

1 matches

Ulster

King, Angeline Dusty Bluebells Scots Edition, (Leschenault Press 2022 ISBN: 978-1922670540) Ulster - Larne, prose
e lough. "It's a guid day fur pickin wulks." She leukt doon Quay S on page 25

1 matches

Morrison-Smyth, Anne Alice's Carrants in Wunnerlan, (Evertype 2013 ISBN: 978-1-78201-011-1) Ulster - Ballymoney, prose
th the trouble o gittin up an pickin daisies, whin aal o a sudden on page 7
one o big dismay, an stairtet pickin thim up agane es quickly es s on page 116

2 matches

McDonald, Fiona Frae Cowie's Cragg, (Ulster-Scots Academy Press 2021 ISBN: B0949GXX7K) Ulster, poetry
ats tha pup" he sayed tae it, pickin it up an kerryin it intae tha on page 18

1 matches

Spence, Laura Tha Thoarn Tree, (Ullans Magazine 2013) Ulster, prose
er wuid tool?” she spiered, pickin up a wheen wuidcuts afft ha g
Aa delichted, Grace stairted pickin tha roses, eneuch fur tae fil
2 matches

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