[note] | ‘Here are the words I collected in the N. Perthshire Highlands, from Estate workers etc., in the order of most use.’ |
N. Perthshire Gaelic |
niarraidh | same as “meadhonach” in rest of Gaeldom (i.e. “so-so” or “middling”). |
mùganach | as a kilt or something thick getting damp on the hill. |
toman-eallaidh | a spider. |
bleithteach | usually gruel. |
bulbhag | a boulder or very large stone. |
luis | water rushing-out. |
bùta | a young bird. |
ruaig | a shower of rain. |
prosbaig | telescope of shepherds or stalkers. |
riasgach | blustering. |
eitealan | aeroplane. |
ceapaire | a sandwich. |
bara-làimh | wheel-barrow. |