AIRIN’—Showing off. He was arin’ hissel oot in his majesty.
AKEEN—Related. They’re nowt akeen ta yan anudder. Siam as Rag Mary, akeen ta o’ t’ gurt fooak.
ALLODIN—Not in regular employment, but looking for an engagement. This is a gay auld farrand word an’ taks us back a lang way.
ALLY-COM-PANNY—A game.
Rhyme—Ally-com-panny
When ’ll ta marry?
When apples and peers is ripe
Ah’ll come ta thi wedden,
Without any bidden,
An’ dance wi t’ bride at night!