Rev D. Macinnes handy phrases

Some interesting phrases from that handy 19th century Gaelic guide, Conversations in Gaelic and English or Comhraidhean an Gaidhlig's am Beurla by Rev. D. Macinnes (3 Shillings)

P21 Tog de d'sgeig,'Fhionnlaidh gheir. Give over your off-taking, sharp Finlay.

P22 Puf! lub thunnag. Pu! A duck dub.

P27 An tu 'th 'ann, a Mhairi bhan nammiog-shuil? Is it you, fair-haired Mary of the laughing eyes?

P37 Na botuinnean! togaibh d' 'ur n-amaideachd. The boots! Give over your folly!

P40 Tha piob de ghutta percha a'leigeil a stigh ailidh air culaobh na clogaide.
A gutta-percha pipe admits air at the back of the helmet.

I am sure you will find these phrases of practical use as I have.

Interesting words/expressions

sliopair(e) a sullen, sulky, blubber-lipped fellow
bratagach abounding in hairy caterpillars
pìosail sexy
air a'bhus eile "on the other bus"; gay
gobag a brash female
spàg fold of the leaf of a book caused by improper usage
splaoid a "bash"; party
brùchd a burp
gonadh ort! a piercing pain be upon you!
golum a trifling flattery
maideannas a dram in bed before rising