[149-3] Hamely means homely, in the sense of simple, or common.
[149-4] Hodden-gray is coarse woolen cloth.
[149-5] Gie is the Scotch contraction for give.
[150-6] A birkie is a conceited, forward fellow.
[150-7] Ca’d is a contracted form of called.
[150-8] A coof is a stupid person, a blockhead.
[150-9] Aboon means above.
[150-10] Mauna is must not.
[150-11] Fa’ means try.
[150-12] Bear the gree means carry off the victory.