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Lallans

Lallans

9.9
A form of Scots spoken in the Scottish Lowlands and used in writing
  • noun
  • /ˈlælənz/
translation icon : Lallans
  • Many poets write in Lallans to express their cultural heritage.

Examples

  • The novel's dialogue is written entirely in Lallans, adding to its regional charm.

  • Many words in Lallans differ from both Standard English and Highland Scots.

  • He wrote his poetry in Lallans to authentically capture the voice of the Scottish Lowlands.

  • The book is written in Lallans and captures the essence of Scottish life.

  • He wrote his poetry in Lallans to authentically capture the voice of the Scottish Lowlands.

  • Many words in Lallans differ from both Standard English and Highland Scots.

  • The novel's dialogue is written entirely in Lallans, adding to its regional charm.

Synonyms

Scottish Lallans
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  • UK
9.9

A form of English spoken in the Lowlands of Scotland with its own words and sounds

also denotes the standard written form beyond local speech
Scots
vsLallans
9.1

A form of English people speak in Scotland that is different from standard English

is narrower focusing on Lowlands speech and written standard
Scots English
vsLallans
8.8

A form of English spoken in Scotland with different sounds and words

is more specific to Lowlands usage and the standard written form

Compounds

A form of English spoken in the Lowlands of Scotland with its own words and sounds

Surface Forms

Lallans singular
Lallanses plural

Etymology

Lallans comes from a Scots way of saying low + lands, which means 'low lands' of Scotland where this type of Scots is spoken. So Lallans means the Scots spoken in the Lowlands and is often used for standard written Scots.