Doric & language
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10 Doric words you’ll hear in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Ten useful Doric words you’ll hear around Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, with simple meanings and examples.
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What is a fly cup? The north-east phrase explained
What is a fly cup? A quick guide to one of the north-east’s best-loved phrases, what goes in the cup and what ‘a piece’ has to do with it.
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What does ‘Fit like?’ mean? A beginner’s guide to Doric
What does ‘fit like?’ mean? A simple guide to one of Doric’s best-known phrases and a few other north-east expressions you’ll hear around Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
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Learn about the history of the Doric language
A short introduction to the history of Doric, the north-east Scots spoken across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
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Can a fly cup ever be a coffee?
What does ‘fly cup’ mean in Doric, and does it have to be tea? A look at one of the north-east’s best-loved everyday phrases.
