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Автор: Sid Waddell
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Engage brain before speaking.

      agyen adverb again

      ahad noun 1 a hold | adjective, adverb 2 on fire [From Geordie pronunciation of hold]

      Tyek ahad of me hand and ah’ll lead yer to the land of your dreams. TRANSLATION: Come with me to the deeper parts of Jesmond Dene.

      Ah’ve hoyed matches and paraffin on this bliddy fire but it winnit tyek ahad. TRANSLATION: We have to put on woollies because I cannot get the fire to light.

      aheyt adverb, adjective in the air [Probably from Geordie pronunciation of height]

      In pitch and toss yee hoy two coins up aheyt and cross yer fingers. TRANSLATION: Gambling is not a reliable form of occupation.

      ahint preposition, adverb behind [From Old English aethindan]

      amang preposition among

      Aladdin must have been reet dim to faal amang them gadgies. TRANSLATION: Aah the innocence of youth.

      argie verb to argue

      Yee would argie yer way through the Hobs of Hell. TRANSLATION: Your disputative nature will bring you to a very sad end.

      arly adjective early

       arn verb to earn

      atween preposition between

      Ah feel ah’m atween a rock and a hard place. TRANSLATION: The wife and the mother-in-law are in cahoots against me.

      aye1 sentence substitute yes [Old English a always]. Compare aye2

      aye2 adverb always; ever [Old Norse ei ever]

      Yer aye deein that! TRANSLATION: Why not try to introduce some variety into proceedings?

      ayont preposition beyond

      Hey bonny lad, that’s weel ayont a joke. TRANSLATION: Your attempt to flatter me with humour is an insult.

       WELCOME STRANGER

      So, before pointing your painted pony at our heartlands, here are a few key words and expressions to ease your entry into Geordie society.

      Having satisfied the inner man or woman you may now proceed bravely and merrily among the locals.

       Glossary

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      baary adjective lovely [From Romany. Compare Scots barry]

      We had a baary time at Whitley Bay even though we lost aal wor lowey at the shows. TRANSLATION: Our visit to the coast was fun even though we got skint at the funfair.

      babby noun a baby, infant, or toddler