Glossary

aye yes (Scottish word)
bonny good-looking (Scottish)
delta land formed at the mouth of a river
estate large piece of property with a large house
flume pipe or channel to carry a stream of water
herdsman person looking after a herd of cattle
lad, laddies lass, lassies Scottish words for young men and young women
laird owner of large property (Scottish)
manor house large country home
Master of
Fox Hounds
organizer of a fox hunt (England)
octagonal having 8 sides
old country the home country of an immigrant
saw action fought in a war
tam Scottish hat
toe the line follow the rules
trophy something taken during hunting as a sign of success; in this case, a stuffed animal head
veranda porch or balcony running along the side of the house
wee dram small drink


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