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Northumbrian language
Iamnezzy Started conversation Jul 16, 2004
Hi,
Thanks for the question about my post, Northumbrian has some ties with Scots, and Ulster Scots, as opposed to Gaelic, but in the main, it is a variation on old norse and scandinavian languages with Old English and modern English woven into it, for example, Danish seems to have some similarities in some words and phrases, for example -:
I'm going home in Northumbrian is 'Ahm Gannin hyem', which is almost identical to the Danish translation.
Within the area, there are different 'accents', like Geordie, Mackem and 'Pitmatic', with other slight variances from area to area within Northumbria.
Thats pretty basic stuff, but if you are interested...or just curious, have a look at the Northumbrian language society, and The Northumbrian association websites.
Anyway, heres a few words that make most people giggle..but are actually Northumbrian words :
Cuddy - Horse
Fettle - To Make better
Gannin - Going
Weet - Duck
Wor - Our
Yeor - Year
Ahad - Hold
Muckle - Large (Frequently - VERY large)
Gliff - Fright or Scare (noun) - To fright or Scare someone
Plodge - To wade or splash
Cowp - To tip or spill
Enjoy, hope this all answered your question and more 
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