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Scottish English and Scots words still heard across Scotland. 1,059 words and meanings, most familiar first.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| yaud noun | A workhorse; an old or worn-out mare. |
| yauld adjective | Vigorous; strong; healthy. |
| yaup verb | To be hungry. |
| yelloch verb | To yell loudly |
| yeorling noun | The yellowhammer. |
| yestreen noun | The night before. |
| yett noun | Gate. |
| yeuk noun | Itch, a prickly feeling |
| yeuky adjective | Itchy |
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