Mudcat Café message #692411

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Thread #46551 Message #692411
Posted By: Snuffy
17-Apr-02 - 07:01 PM
Thread Name: On Translating from the Geordie
Subject: RE: BS: On Translating from the Geordie

The story I've heard is that whereas the Geordies (Tynesiders) say "myek" (=English make), the Wear Waterers say "mak". Maccams are those "mak 'em and tak 'em" .