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Glaswegian and Scottish Dictionary :
Words and Translations into English.
Glaswegian or Scottish Word:
First-Foot
English Meaning :
The first person to cross the threshold of a friend or neighbour at New Year. The First-Foot should bring a gift such as coal, shortbread, whisky, or black bun (a rich fruit cake) - this is intended to bring luck to the householder. Example
/ Translation of example:
Ur you goin' first-footing the nigh Jock?
Och naw - Ah'm jist away tae ma bed wae a bottle o' Scotch.
A dod oh coal fur first footing
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