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| sope(1) | A small quantity [A Glossary of Lancashire Dialect http://www.dunkerley-tuson.co.uk/Pages/LancashireDialectGlossary.aspx]
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| Sou'-Wester¹ | A large waterproof hat or cap, originally made of oilskin, with a broad rim, worn esp. at sea to protect the head and neck during rough or wet weather. [OED]
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| southdown | A breed of sheep [CPB]
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| sovereign¹ | ¹Sovereign:- A gold coin of the (nominal) value of one pound [OED]
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| Spalpeen¹ | A rogue, rascal, or small-scale troublemaker. References:
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spalpan¹ |
| spanking¹ | The OED gives "fine; exceptionally good in some respect, frequently with implication of showiness or smartness." The Dictionary of the Scots Language suugests "Nimble, agile, fit, spirited".
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| spardeck¹ | A light upper deck in a vessel [OED]
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| sparter¹ | Spart: A term of abuse of obscure origin [OED]
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| spar¹ | Spar: The general term for all masts, yards, booms, gaffs, etc [OED]
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spars¹ |
| specs¹ | Spec: A commercial speculation or venture (Stock Exchange Usage): [OED]
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spec¹ |
| speered(1) | Enquired [On-line Scottish Dictionary gives the spelling ‘speir’ to mean question or enquire]
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| spicy¹ | Full of spirit, smartness, or ‘go’.[OED]
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| spout¹ | To engage in declamation or recitation; to make a speech or speeches, esp. at great length or without much matter. [OED]
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| Spree(1) | a lively or boisterous frolic; an occasion or spell of somewhat disorderly or noisy enjoyment frequently accompanied by drinking” (O.E.D.).
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sprees |
| spreed |
Drunk. During the 19th c the word spree was often used to mean a drunken carousal
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| sprite¹ | A spirit or ghost
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| sproach¹ | The Dictionary of the Scots Language says that 'spoach' can mean 'to look for or to seek'. The OED says it can mean to 'to hunt or rummage for something' and that the word is Scottish (chiefly southern) and English regional (Northumberland). 'sproach' may be a variant meaning to travel for a purpose.
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| spruce¹ | Trim, neat, dapper; smart in appearance [OED]
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| St. Monday | The practice of taking Monday off work with or without the employers agreement.
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| Staff(1) | Probably a level-staff; a graduated rod, used to determine differences in elevation.
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