A writer who uses the Cumbrian dialect in his works has revealed his favourite words from the unique speech used in the region.

Tim Barker is a leading Cumbrian dialect writer and author and has had his work published on several occasions.

Mr Barker is also one of the organisers of the Cumbrian dialect competition which is held in Silloth each year.

Here are his favourite Cumbrian dialect words:

  • Flarch – Verb meaning to flatter or wheedle. Noun meaning a flatterer
  • Laik - Verb meaning to play
  • Vanya – Meaning almost or very nearly (varra neer)
  • Sista – Comes from old English ‘seest thou’ meaning to look at
  • Blittered - Weather-beaten
  • Flairt - frightened
  • Nowt - nothing
  • Wickt - maggoty
  • Mowdywarp - mole
  • Thrang – busy

Trophies at the Cumbrian dialect competition were awarded to:

  • Dick Gargett - Best overall.
  • Mike Naylor - Most Humorous
  • Pat Martin - Best newcomer

Judges were Tony Markley, Denis Graham and Graham Wilkinson.

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