The Bonny Lad

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Bonnie Raitt: An American blues singer, guitarist, and ten-time Grammy Award winner. She is best known for songs like "Something to Talk About" and "I Can't Make You Love Me." Howay man”– This phrase means many things depending on the tone. It could mean “hurry up” or “get off it”. In the region, Paul was a driving force behind the bid to make Newcastle a City of Science and Technology and led the pioneering research to drill for geothermal energy in the heart of Newcastle.

Although the fabrication technique is distinctive and the sculptures easily accessible, they’re often inconspicuous – particularly those that are merely life-size – turning my quests to locate them into something of a treasure-hunt. The ‘Corten’ weathering steel he uses develops an organic, rust-like patina which blends subtly with the environment; it’s an effect favoured by many artists, most notably by Antony Gormley for his ‘Angel of the North’. In north-east England, Jonnie Robinson, lead curator of spoken English at the British Library, says: “Historically vennel was used in the North East, but it is less common now… Loaning (pronounced 'lonnin') is used especially by older speakers in former mining communities and rural areas.” Booler: Child’s iron hoop (pictured belaa). A toy of the kind seen in the schoolyard at Beamish Museum. Geordie dialect: A booler. Photo David SimpsonEven Scots isn’t the same everywhere. In Aberdeenshire, for example, a couple of hours drive north of Edinburgh a version of Scots is spoken which is called Doric. It’s called this after the type of Greek spoken by the ancient Spartans – Doric Greek. They’re a feature of streets up and down the country and are commonly known in the south of England as alleys. However, across England there’s a lot of variation.

Pretty or beautiful. A pretty young women could be described as “a bonnie lass”, an attractive man as “a bonnie lad”. 3. Bairn Famous individuals named Bonnie include Bonnie Raitt, Bonnie Tyler, Bonnie Wright, and Bonnie Parker of the infamous criminal duo Bonnie and Clyde.It is pronounced "BON-A", so "bon", then say the "A", then say it together with no gap. The pronunciation can be slightly different depending on where you are in Scotland. What does "bonnie" mean? Here, 'bonnie lass' expresses admiration for the poem's subject, showing how 'bonnie' has been used to denote beauty and affection. The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond When I got to 30 he might have been able to get rid of me, but he’s still there and he still bought my pictures!” Affa Bonnie:In my corner of Scotland, we often say, "That is affa bonnie", meaning that it is awfully beautiful. "That dress is affa affa bonnie". If you’ve never heard of County Durham sculptor Ray Lonsdale and you live in the North East of England, you might be familiar with Tommy, a sombre, oversized sculpture of a war-weary soldier which dominates Terrace Green on the promenade at Seaham Harbour. Since it was installed in 2014, Ray’s work has begun to pop up in all sorts of diverse place throughout the North – from Gretna Green to Swadlincote.

Crying child’s metal toy hoop is broken. Oh Bless her. Tho’ hoo she brok it aw divvent knaa. It’s myed of iron. In global culture and language, few phrases are as evocative and imbued with a sense of place as "Bonnie Scotland". This enduring moniker has been used to describe Scotland for centuries, encapsulating the nation's natural beauty, rich heritage, and warmth of its people. But why is Scotland, a land of ancient legends, highlands and lochs, castles and clans, referred to as 'bonnie'? What does 'bonnie' mean, and how did it become synonymous with the country? Bonnie Langford: An English actress, dancer, and singer with a lengthy career on stage and screen, including roles in "Doctor Who" and the soap opera "EastEnders".Cariad is a Welsh word but can be used as a term of endearment in English as well, and in South Wales, butty can be heard when referring to a friend, states Dr Durham. In contemporary usage, 'bonnie' is a versatile term used to describe anything beautiful, pleasing, or charming. It can be used to describe people, places, or things. For instance, a lovely woman can be called 'a bonnie lass', 'a bonnie baby', 'a bonnie bairn', and a picturesque landscape can be referred to as 'bonnie scenery'. Northumbrian Minstrelsy was written with the intention of providing a historical record of some of the North Country songs and music. "A book for the collection and preservation of the old music and poetry of the North of England" was what Algernon Percy, 4th Duke of Northumberland had suggested.

Professor Richard Coates, from the University of the West of England, recalls people in Brighton using the old Sussex word twitten to refer to a narrow walkway. Paul Younger has left an immortal legacy in the hearts and minds of the students and colleagues he inspired and the springs, rivers and streams in the northeast, and around the world, are cleaner today as a result of his research, advocacy and enthusiasm.” Rodney lives out and gets ridden at whatever time of day I’m not at work – 5am, 8pm, whenever I can. My Dad is my hero. Work is full on and when I ring him and say I can’t get home, he’ll get him in, feed him, get him ready if I’m going to ride.

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Belang: Belong as in a native of somewhere. “Aw belangs Jarra”; “aw belangs Sheels”; “aw belangs Sunlun“; “aw belangs Newcassel“. Bonnie Bedelia: An American actress known for her roles in films like "Die Hard" and its sequel "Die Hard 2". She also starred in the TV series "Parenthood".