ALL-OWERISH—A feeling of general weakness or ailment. Ah nobbut feel a bit o’ owerish ta-day, ah’s o’ ower alike.
ALLEY—An alabaster marble, with which boys play. Hoo many marvels hes thoo? Ten potteys and three alleys.
ALLEY—A passage between the rows of seats in a hall or building. We can walk doon t’ alley.
ALAG—Leaning; on one side. That hoose side’s varra mich alag. T’carful o’ hay gat o alag. Set t’stee mair alag, i.e. give it a bit more “skatch.”
ALAG—A “call” used when necessary to disturb a flock of geese.
ALLAY—Guarantee. Allay yer tired? It is used frequently to affirm an answer that is anticipated.
AMPLE-ORDER—In perfect condition and ready. O’s e’ ample order fer t’ weddin.
AMANG-HANDS—In the midst of other and various duties. We’re thrang wi t’ hay and howin’ turnips amang-hands. She was weshen’, an’ biaken’, an’ singen’ amang-hands fer t’ barns.
ANEATH—Below. Price o’ floor’s a gay bit aneath what it yance was.
ANENT—Alongside. He could shear his rig anent a man. Directly opposite. We sat anent yan anudder.