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L
Laal or la’al Little or Small
Lairk or laihk To play (e.g. “Is’ta cumman oot ta lairk?” – “Are you coming out to play?”)
Lairt or laiht Find
Lang Long
Lee’an / lee/s Lying / a lie / lies (e.g. “Give ower wid thi damned lees!”)
Likeness/es Photograph/s – usually but not always of a person
Lig Lie or lay (e.g. “Lig thi’sell doon,” “Lie/lay yourself down.”) See: “L’yam”
Liuk / L’yuk Look
Lonnin A lane, often including a hill
Lookat Either the literal “look at,” or “pay attention!” / “listen!”
Lowp Jump
Lowse /Lowsin Loose or release (e.g. “Thur lowsin t’ hoonds” – They’re releasing the hounds)
Luckat Either the literal “look at,” or “pay attention!” / “listen!”
L’yam Lame(ness) or an injury (e.g. “Ah’ll lig a l’yam on thee!” – I’ll injure you!”)
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