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C
Capper The best moment, best outcome, etc.
Can’sta Can you…? e.g. “Can’sta finnd thi way yam?” – “Can you find your way home?”
Charlie A common nickname for a fox (see “Todd”)
Clarting aroond Messing about (sometimes in the context of procrastination)
Clarty Sticky, messy, dirty
Cloot/clout Garment. “Dun’t cast a clout till t’ mayflooer’s oot!” (“Don’t shed clothing until the mayflower is in bloom”)
Cloot/clout A punch, thump, blow or buffeting.
Copy A small, wooden stool (typically three-legged)
Coup or Cowp (Ower) Fall/Fallen (over)
Crack A chat, banter, good laugh. Not unique to Cumbria, though. (‘Craic’ is used among Irish descendants in West Cumbria but is strictly Irish and not part of the Cumbrian dialect.)
Crag/s Cliff/s
Cubbert Cupboard
Cuvvins Winkles (i.e. shellfish)
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