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Use in varieties of Scots

replied Corpus occurrences Central Doric / Northern Orkney Shetland Southern Ulster
Occurences normalised per million words74 63.7 82.9 19.9 40.7 237.7 115.1
Number of occurrences237124 55 2 7 23 26
Number of authors57 33 16 2 3 1 2

Occurrences of replied in Corpus

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Central

Clark, Thomas Alice's Adventirs in Wunnerlaun, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010708) Central, prose
"Goes wioot sayin," the Dodo replied awfy serious. "Whit else hiv on page 28
Alice replied eagerly, cause she wis ayewey on page 31
In ma youth," Faither William replied tae his son, "Ah feart it mig on page 46
"Ah said 'pig'," replied Alice; "an ah wish ye'd stoap on page 65
huffily replied, "It's nice tae be nice, inti on page 73
Also on pages 89, 100, 104
9 matches

Haddow, Kris nobody remembers the birdman - The Incomer, (Association for Scottish Literature 2022) Central, prose
e air. Och, ah dinnae ken, he replied. The Douglases hae been awa f on page 81

1 matches

McQueer, Chris HWFG, (404 Ink 2012 ISBN: 978-1912489107) Central, prose
"Eh?' ah replied. on page 60

1 matches

Muir, Glenn The McFables: Selected Aesop's Fables in Scots, (self-published 2015 ISBN: 978-1519739216) Central, poetry
"Sorry" the Fox replied on page 23

1 matches

Beekman, Tony Lallans 85 - The Belt, (Lallans Magazine 2014) Central, prose
'Aye, sir,' Matthew replied. on page 39
'Aye, sir!' a'body replied loudly. on page 40
'No, sir,' Matthew replied in a steady voice. 'A dinnae on page 43

3 matches

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

2 matches

Begg, James A. Alison's Jants in Ferlieland, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010845) Central, prose
"Fand it," the Mous replied gey crabbit-like: "of course on page 25
"Of course," replied the Dodo maist gravely, "Whit on page 27
"But I hinnae had ony yet." replied Alison, takin the pet. "Sae I on page 44

4 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 90 - Sally, (Lallans Magazine 2017) Central, prose
A'll tell it like it wis,' A replied, an he wrut the story doon ag on page 58

1 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 87 - The Neep Lantern, (Lallans Magazine 2015) Central, prose
er wee, an ye dinnae ken hoo' replied Jockie. on page 22

1 matches

Begg, James A. The Man's the Gowd for A' That, (Carn Publishing 2012 ISBN: 978-0956755049) Central, prose
'Meenister,' replied Broun, luikin the shilpit wee on page 40
raucht in the een an crousely replied - 'I aye thocht muckle o him on page 61
er the muir frae Galston' she replied cannily. on page 68

3 matches

Fitt, Matthew Roald Dahl Reekin Rhymes, (Itchy Coo 2018 ISBN: 978-1785301834) Central, weans
The Prince replied, 'Ach, shut yer gub!' on page 11
At least ten thoosan quines replied, on page 21
ter tae hear ye wi,' the Wolf replied. on page 38
'I'll blaw ye doon!' the Wolf replied. on page 44
'I'll dae ma best,' Miss Hood replied. on page 46

6 matches

Burnett, Colin A Working Class State of Mind, (Piermont 2021 ISBN: 978-1914090158) Central - East Coast, prose
"Yeah" Jordan replied, lookin misty-eyed. on page 91
"Aye, that's right" Craig replied. Gawpin doon at the concrete on page 196

2 matches

Donovan, Anne Matilda In Scots, (Itchy Coo 2019 ISBN: 978-1785302350) Central, weans
'Ah dae,' Miss Honey replied, but said nae mair. on page 176

1 matches

McHardy, Stuart Speakin o Dundee: Tales Tellt Aroun the Toun, (Luath 2010 ISBN: 978-1-906817-25-1) Central - Dundee, prose
'Naw, naw,' replied William, 'ye cannae hae it.' on page 23
nit or twa ago,' the landlady replied. Straicht awa the sodgers hea on page 24
'Ach weel then,' replied Davie wi a wee smile, 'A'll n on page 54
late o Nan's pea an ham soup, replied a slichtly sheepish Dod, 'I'v on page 60
aboot onie supposed ghost an replied: on page 65
Also on pages 78, 101, 123
8 matches

Percy, Ely Duck Feet, (Monstrous Regiment 2021 ISBN: 978-1916117921) Central - Renfrew, prose
Two weeks an she still hasnae replied. Ah thought she wis meat! tae on page 122

1 matches

Rennie, Susan Kat an Doug on Planet Perjink, (Itchy Coo 2002 ISBN: 978-1902927565) Central, weans
'Naw, on ye gae,' replied Cloot. on page 11

1 matches

Grae, Emma The Tongue She Speaks, (Scots Language Centre 2021) Central, poetry
'It's buTTer,' she replied, shakin hur heid. on page 16

1 matches

Townsley, Jane Joe's Cloud an Ither Stuff, (lulu.com 2014 ISBN: 978-1326001612) Central - Perth, prose
"Dunno," replied Joey frae ahent the coonter. on page 37
"Too late!" replied Hughie gruffly, stuffin the n on page 40
"Thanks, mister," she replied gleefully, runnin back tae th on page 43
ravelled fast, the Princesses replied that they on page 99

5 matches

Clark, Thomas The Boggin Beginnin, (Itchy Coo 2021 ISBN: 978-1785303524) Central, weans
laf's neebur as weel," Violet replied, "and she'd mebbe tell him we on page 80
utret dee'd, I think," Violet replied, "but I'm no richt shair. I'l on page 87
whit we were up tae," Violet replied dowily. on page 138
e gonnae hiv tae," Coont Olaf replied. on page 149

4 matches

Grae, Emma Be guid tae yer Mammy, (Unbound Digital 2021 ISBN: 978-1789651171) Central, prose
ve got there,' a man said. He replied, 'Oh aye,' playin it aff. The on page 44
'Donald,' ah replied, cowerin in the corner o oor on page 51
"Fire away,' ah replied, admirin masel in the mirrore on page 56
'She's oan the change,' ah replied. 'Mind when she wis a teenage on page 61
moved up in the queue!' Gerry replied, laughin. on page 79
Also on pages 81
6 matches

Morton, Elaine Hamethocts, (Evertype 2010 ISBN: 978-1782012399) Central, poetry
replied anither way, on page 51

1 matches

Kay, Billy Lallans 78 - Thochts on the bonnie broukit bairn at hame an abroad, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Central, prose
"Weel, weel," he replied, evidently enjoying my look o on page 12

1 matches

McGregor, Iain Lallans 79 - The Ratton, (Lallans Magazine 2011) Central, prose
tch bawties, an eat thaim," A replied, "bit A hivnae seen onie aboo on page 79
it's wey intae thair boxes," replied Trev's faither. on page 81

3 matches

Fitt, Matthew Hercules: Bampots and Heroes, (Itchy Coo 2005) Central - Dundee, weans
"Oh," replied Augeas, pointin tae a muckle on page 22
a behave theirsels," Diomedes replied. "They left their rooms in a on page 35
e tak awa yir coos," Hercules replied on his hauns and knees, pechi on page 43

3 matches

Wilson, Rab Lallans 73 - No Faur Frae Babel, (Lallans Magazine 2008) Central, poetry
replied, on page 84

1 matches

Robertson, James The Deil, (Scottish Book Trust 2018) Central, prose
He replied, wi a glint o ill-wull, 'Naw.
1 matches

Hardie, George Lallans 76 - Tammy an the Cheese Plant, (Lallans Magazine 2010) Central, prose
“Weel,” replied Rab, “it’s no sae much a
1 matches

Nicol, Alissa Poor Wee Livvy, (Scots Hoose 2022) Central - North Lanarkshire, weans
she's went missing..." Lewis replied.
1 matches

Waddell, John Halesome Farin, (iUniverse 2004 ISBN: 978-0595330119) Central - Perth, poetry
"Noo whit's the maitter," he replied.
1 matches

Forrest, Liam Hittin the Toon, (Scots Hoose 2020) Central - Dunfermline, prose
in’ like a rattle snake, he replied wi a squeak "Aye, a dae." The
1 matches

Grae, Emma Dancin wi the Rhona, (unbound.com 2020) Central - Glasgow, prose
masel tae check if Senga’s replied. Ah’m a pro at this social
1 matches

Rennie, Susan The Hoose o Haivers, (Itchy Coo 2002 ISBN: 978-1902927442) Central, weans
ll shaw ye,” the stranger replied.
1 matches

Rennie, Susan Kat an Doug on Planet Fankle, (Itchy Coo 2002 ISBN: 978-1902927459) Central, weans
analyse it for the recipe,’ replied Doug. ‘I’m screivin an In
‘Spaghetti,’ replied her dad, plunkin a plate doon
2 matches

Muir, Glenn Lion Rampant, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Linlithgow, prose
lately o the Swamp Pride,” replied the stranger. “Let’s eat.
“Nah,” Dave replied. “I did hae twa sisters (of
2 matches

Muir, Glenn Al Fresco, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Linlithgow, prose
“Naw, no fish,” I replied earnestly. “Worms!”
1 matches

Muir, Glenn Ozsome, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Linlithgow, prose
“That wid be fabbie,” he replied.
, coont me in,” the Tin Man replied.
ur tae fund onie,” the Lion replied
3 matches

McKillop, Roger The Flemings o’ Dalnoid, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Central - Edinburgh, poetry
at name will I give?" "Oh" he replied "I'm jist a skier", that real
1 matches

McKillop, Roger The Staff, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
e?” The student, unchasten, replied, “Ach Scott, it's the guys
1 matches

McKillop, Roger Wee Roge Boobs, (McStorytellers.com 2015) Central - Edinburgh, prose
Jist fir shear devilment A replied, “Naw, a Front somersault w
1 matches

Philips, Cally Gonnae No Dae That, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Central - Turriff, prose
on the table.’ The Scotsman replied ‘I’m the ghost o’ Davie
1 matches

Kurtoglu, Wulf Braken Fences, (Caroline Macafee 2011 ISBN: B006JE3UQW) Central, prose
Na, na, Mr Henderson,” she replied, “Ah dinnae think sae. The
hur, Beatrice recognised. She replied wi aboot the only sentence sh
Wha’s speirin?” Beatrice replied.
“Ay, ay, please,” they replied thegither an crep awkartly oo
“Shair ye can,” Hsien replied. “Juist keep oot o sicht. T
27 matches

Matthews, Lily A SPARK O INSPIRATION, (Scots Hoose 2021) Central, weans
“Meh dug,” she replied. “Eh cannae see him,” she
1 matches

astrothsknot The Auld Man O Jerah, (archiveofourown.org 2018) Central, prose
is that love, a true love,” replied Laran Bhain.
sae better tae tempt him?” replied Laren Bhain.
2 matches

Wallace, Lorna Jock Tamson Goes tae the Doactir, (lornalouwriting.wordpress.com 2019) Central - Ayrshire, poetry
An’ she replied: “Jock, am so proud
1 matches

MacMinto, Gregor The Magic Brainch, (wordpress 2021) Central, blog
u gie him?’ The thrawn tree replied, ‘A’ll gie him a hunner t
1 matches

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Doric

Grant, Margaret Young At Hert, (Huntly Writers 2023 ISBN: 978-0993597152) Doric, poetry
When Dad replied "Of coorse - ye're jokin The on page 15

1 matches

Byrne, Catherine Alice's Mishanters in e Land o Farlies, (Evertype 2014 ISBN: 978-1782010609) Doric - Caithness, prose
"Found id," e Moose replied rether crosshy: "o course ee on page 24
"O course," e Dodo replied awful gravely. "What else hev on page 26
Alice replied eagerly, for she wis always r on page 29
nan for a conversation. Alice replied, rether shyly, "A-A hardly ke on page 41
ll came oot different!" Alice replied in an awful sad voice. on page 43
Also on pages 44, 48, 62, 65, 66, 67, 68, 70, 87, 88, 93, 97, 98, 99, 102, 108, 109
28 matches

McClure, Derrick J. Throwe the Keekin-Gless an Fit Ailice Funn There, (Evertype 2021 ISBN: 978-1782012559) Doric, prose
An thank't the Vricht fan he replied, "We's bide, it disna mak!" on page 54

1 matches

Smith, Alex A Sair Fecht, (self-published 2003) Doric, prose
Noo foo wid that dee! Ronald replied " Oh Aye, Hanna wull jist
replied. Jonsar says "Aye, bit fit ha
replied." Sae hiv I, bit I dinna blaw
asks. "Fit happened?" Hardie replied."
replied." I haven't had time to go to
5 matches

Smith, Alex A Fer Chauve, (self-published 2005) Doric, prose
e on a day like this"? Jonsar replied.
1 matches

Blackhall, Sheena Minnie, (Scots Language Centre 2004) Doric, prose
'Tae fen fur itsel,' replied Isie. 'Gin anither yowe's tin
'Thon's easy!' her cousin replied. 'Loons of coorse.'
'Fyach yersel,' replied Dandy, risin tae the defence
'Ay' replied Isie. 'Noo wheesht fur the lo
'Haud it in' replied her cousin. 'I'd raither weet
5 matches

Mitchell, Ian R. Lallans 63 - Walkin Woundit, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Doric, prose
job in the paper-mills,” I replied.
1 matches

Hamilton, Roddy Lallans 63 - The Bruntie Cat, (Lallans Magazine 2003) Doric, prose
real as yon stag’s heid.” replied Erchie.
1 matches

Rebecca, Casey and Stephen The Baby Dragon, the Wolves and the Lassies, (Scots Hoose 2017) Doric, weans
She asked it its name and it replied ‘Flopsy’. As soon as it s
1 matches

Ireland, Mark Wi A Facey Like Yours, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric - Banff, prose
ll, a think I might hiv mam," replied Callum we his heed hingin low
1 matches

Uri, Antonia Widney’s Fuil, (Mak Forrit 2017) Doric - Aberdeen, blog
e Doric spikkin loun shairply replied, wi his best kent wirds: “A
1 matches

Strachan, Shane Hoast, (Scots Hoose 2020) Doric, prose
n ower muckle intae things, I replied, but a shiver ran doon ma bac
1 matches

Hutchison, Pat Bulletbroo, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Doric - Banffshire, prose
interested in his broo so he replied, “Aye, doctor, I’m lucky
1 matches

Hutchison, Pat The Tabby Sooker, (McStorytellers.com 2017) Doric - Banffshire, prose
richt. ‘Oh I’m fine!’ I replied acting the pillar o society t
1 matches

Hutchison, Pat Angels Ten, (McStorytellers.com 2016) Doric - Banffshire, prose
buy something? She laughed an replied, “Michty min are ye blin? T
1 matches

Irvine, Owen Eldritch Story, (The Gaudie 2018) Doric - Banff, weans
heart the stories?” Paul _ replied “aye I hiv, bit ma freens d
1 matches

Young, Morna The Twa Chrisses, (Scots Language Center 2021) Doric, prose
Thank you, Chris, she replied.
1 matches

@cligeey tweeted
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Orkney

Baikie, R. M. Mair Fairming Tales, (Baikie 2000 ISBN: 978-0953156412) Orkney - Hackland, prose
o!" "Oh aye, aal deu that," I replied chucklan inwardly, thinkan th on page 18

1 matches

Parkins, Hazel Seven Year O Yule Days, (H and M Parkins 2002 ISBN: 978-0954363505) Orkney, poetry
r high horse," the peedie man replied. on page 36

1 matches

Shetland

Johnson, Laureen Alice's Adventirs in Wonderlaand, (Evertype 2012 ISBN: 978-1782010081) Shetland - Voe, prose
wis a young een," his faider replied on page 47
wir Mystery," da Mock Turtle replied, coontin aff da subjects apon on page 98

2 matches

Isbister, Sonny Caves aroond Shetland, (Young Shetland Writer 2010) Shetland, prose
‘O-o-o-o-k-k-k-k dan’ replied Joahny. He wisna so sure aboo
1 matches

Watt, Valerie Birsie’s Brunt Bed, (Shetland Times 2008) Shetland - Lerwick, newspaper
an oot o aabody’s wye,” I replied.
ewel, I hae nae option,” he replied.
2 matches

Watt, Valerie Da secret wirld o Santie’s elves, (Shetland Times 2008) Shetland - Lerwick, newspaper
snowy mountains around us,” replied Pepper.
1 matches

Watt, Valerie An onkerry for a kerry oot, (Shetland Times 2010) Shetland - Lerwick, newspaper
“Naebody kens,” replied Meenie.
1 matches

Southern

Halfpenny, Cameron Ahlice's Adveenturs in Wunderlaant, (Evertype 2015 ISBN: 978-1782010876) Southern - Borders, prose
"Foond eet," th Mouse replied gie cross: "o course ee ken w on page 25
"Richt enough," th Dodo replied fair serious. "Whit else hae on page 27
Ahlice replied eagerly, fur she was ay ready on page 30
in fur a conversation. Ahlice replied, rither shyly, "Ah-Ah herdly on page 42
et aw came different!" Ahlice replied in an awfy sad voice. on page 44
Also on pages 45, 49, 64, 69, 70, 89, 90, 93, 95, 100, 101, 111, 112
23 matches

Ulster

King, Angeline Dusty Bluebells Scots Edition, (Leschenault Press 2022 ISBN: 978-1922670540) Ulster - Larne, prose
"I beg yer pardon?" replied Maisie, riled bae the shicht on page 3
"Mornin," replied Hughie. His heid was tilted t on page 12
Filly yince she left Larne," replied Maisie. "Ye wunner why she ma on page 20
"What dae ye mean?" replied Maisie. on page 44

4 matches

Morrison-Smyth, Anne Alice's Carrants in Wunnerlan, (Evertype 2013 ISBN: 978-1-78201-011-1) Ulster - Ballymoney, prose
boot the size," Alice quickly replied; "but A dinnae lik changin sa on page 50
"A dae," Alice replied in a hurry. "At least - at l on page 69
"O coorse naw," Alice replied brev an readily. "But that's on page 70
"A hinnae had onie yit," replied Alice aal offendet. "Sae A ca on page 73
micht bite," Alice cautiously replied, nae feelin worriet ava aboot on page 90
Also on pages 91, 95, 96, 101, 102, 103, 106, 112, 114
21 matches

King, Angeline Weans o Latharna, (angelineking.com 2021) Ulster - Larne, weans
‘What?’ ah replied.
1 matches

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