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Thread #109769   Message #2298720
Posted By: Dave Higham
27-Mar-08 - 10:27 AM
Thread Name: Folklore: Yorkshire dialect question
Subject: RE: Folklore: Yorkshire dialect question
Born in Shafton, lived 40 years in Sheffield, we all knew what nesh means. It describes people who don't want to go for a dip in the sea at Brid. (at Easter).

So here's another one for you. What are the origins of 'mardy' (sp?).
As in "Yer mardy bugger. Why waint tha gu fra swim?"! I have my own theory.

Then there's 'tekkin umbrage', I could go on...