yill

[ yil ]

noun

, Scot.

1. ale.

Example Sentences

Shearing ewe or gimmer, Double-toothed ewe or Teg, Yill gimmer.

From Project Gutenberg

Had ye but mintit what ye had in view, I mith hae moyens laid to win wi' you; But there's the kirn to ca', chessels to fill, An' steep a maskin' for the New Year's yill— I canna gang!

From Project Gutenberg

He made a lang complaint to the minister against Ellen; but he wadna tak it up, and only laughed at Bauldy, and said, 'Are ye sure ye didna pree owre deep o' the yill in Hawick, Bauldy?'

From Project Gutenberg

But, ho, man, this is sour yill.

From Project Gutenberg

Having taken a waught of the ale so long that the bystanders looked on with fear, lest he might never recover his breath again, he returned the stoup empty to Will, telling him to fill it again, as he intended to assist the legitimate Lutar in blowing up the spirits of the company—a work which would require "fowth o' yill."

From Project Gutenberg