(Northern England, Scotland, obsolete) To speak (especially loudly) or shout.
(Northern England, Scotland, obsolete) To speak (especially loudly) or shout.
Says he, whispering, — "Ah wunder'd what yer'd goan art for; keep it art o't' seet ur yer'll hev Somb'dy darn on yer pretty quick;" an' cocking up his head agean he stevvons art "Silernce!"
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(Scotland, Northern England, obsolete) A piece or an item.
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