skelp

Example Sentences

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David Narey's famous skelp to put Scotland one up against Brazil in 1982 was the exact point at which the rot set in.

From The Guardian • Jun. 7, 2010

He would have lost both skelp an' standin' if he had.

From Wolfville Days by Lewis, Alfred Henry

Moreover, he lets this Silver Phil go onharmed when by every roole his skelp is forfeit.

From Wolfville Nights by Lewis, Alfred Henry

But no'th'ard it's different; thar in that sacred region cattle killin' an' skelp collectin' don't go.

From Wolfville Nights by Lewis, Alfred Henry

"I was juist comin' oot at the kirk door," says I, "when the minister cam' skelp up again' me."

From My Man Sandy by Salmond, J. B.