The folk song "Poverty Knock"An example of a female with a non-rhotic accent from An example of a male with a non-rhotic accent from "Dear Professor Brook, Ah'm fain t'tell thee as wi'n dun fer thee all yon books fer t'Lankysheer Dialect Society tha fotched ter t'University Library a while sin ..."-- Lancashire Voices 2005. or ‘Nathen howster doin? Don't use the long "a" sound, like in the words "ape" and "acorn. It means sliding as on ice, not slurring as when drunk (though I suppose there’s probably a connection).Just looked up definition of slurring: “Middle English: originally as noun in sense ‘thin, fluid mud’, later as verb meaning ‘smear, smirch’, ‘disparage (a person)’, ‘gloss over (a fault)’.”I’ve got fond memories of being a kid and my mum shouting “stop mekkin’ eawt o’ neawt!” when I’d been bickering with next door’s lads.
In Oldham it means without. First time I used it in the presence of my other half (who’s from the Home Counties), she looked at me like I’d landed from Mars. This is why I have included a few Learn Lancastrian phrases and words so that you might understand any words I say to you.My accent is part of who I am, I am a Lancastrian, and it says so on my Birth Certificate.Anyway, here’s a brief guide to Learn Lancastrian (This is a work in progress and will be added to from time to time)Anyone looking for someone to voice over an article, advert or film then I am available for voice over work and you can contact me about it here: If you think anything above is wrong or would like to see your “Lancastrian” words up on this list, leave a comment on the Learn Lancastrian page below.My Mother born in Oldham used to say.’arming after me’ meaning impersonating. But it’s not just the words it’s the accent and I still hear that when I talk to family or visit Preston and I find my accent reverting back to Lancastrian, its lovely.Notice: It seems you have Javascript disabled in your Browser. You don’t get that anymore, which is a shame really.Great reading all those words, some very familiar some not but brought back memories of my childhood.
"[1] X Research source For example, if you wanted to say the word "apron," instead of saying it with a long "a" (ay-pron), you would use a short "a" (a-pron.) “connyfodle pudding” means a dessert made out of leftovers). If you're looking to add your content to this site then please visit my "This website uses cookies to improve your experience. I am not sure how arming was spelt.It could have been with an aitch.She also used to say ‘shap yer barrer’ meaning get your house in order.Shape your barrow for those born in England.I don’t like the way ‘ginnel’ is used today as a wide back alley.A ginnel is a narrow passage between two houses.Sometimes covered.The alleyway at the back of a house was referred to as simply’round t’back’ Mither is probably the most universally used Lanky word today.You hear that everywhere now possibly due to Coronation street.Charra is a great Lanky word and mard meaning soft.That becomes mardy towards St Helens and Liverpool.ha..thats one i still use arming after me..I am from Littleborough ..and mard arse lolOn that list he says bowt means bought. Checkout this website for Confirmation – The friends of real Lancashire. Good times! The Undertakers in Milnrow where my Grandma lived,had a sign in the window, “Join our Christmas club”Items of clothing my Dad used to wear: titfer – hat, britches – pants, wescut – waistcoat.I enjoyed a look at this list and think it is well worthwhile. But we don’t have our own language. always have trouble when im trying to write. The region is notable for its tradition of poetry written in the dialect. She was born in Bolton where a cotton mill bobbin winder had to call out “stopped fer bobbins” if they ran out of bobbins to wind onto.As a lapsed Rochdalian and now fellow Littleborovian, can I offer ‘cruckle’ for the list? Over years our local language has become diluted but doesn’t mean that these words aren’t true, just not used as much as they used to be.What about “slurring”? Cornish for mantlepiece too.I was brought up in Hindley to age 15, and lived in Yorkshire for 51 years. This is my little tutorial on speaking / learn Lancastrian along with sample voice files so you can hear the sounds.So why have I don’t this? Learn some Lancashire dialect with our audio clips and you can learn 'ow to say it proper! Hell, I’m from Rochdale and most of the time in Rochdale I struggle to even hear English. I heard someone in Leigh use this quite recently.Words used by my grandmothers (from Abram and Leigh) seem to be unique to my family; at any rate I haven’t heard anyone else use them. (to go over on one’s ankle). Place of Birth: Littleborough, Lancashire. Pronounce the vowel "a" as a short "a. " She lived in Bardsley, LancashireNot sure that I’ve heard “uz’ll” used as “we will”, but commonly meant “as will” or “that will”. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.
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