cauld
Americanadjective
adjective
Example Sentences
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It sleeps in the snaw and the cranreuch Wi a cauld cauld plaid to wear.
From The Guardian • Aug. 19, 2010
"Oh naething," said his son, "but gin ye dinna rin fast the gentleman will be quite cauld."
From Amusing Prose Chap Books by Various
For though, when my worn frame is cauld, Your grief may be profound.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 13 by Various
But draw just a wee bittie out o' the draught; for there's a cauld, bitter wind soughin ben frae the door—and only hear how the storm rages arout!
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 12 by Various
"Aweel, aweel, then," said Nanny, "ye hae mair skill o' doctory than me, Jamie; but it's a very unnatural-like cure, to rub cauld snaw on a man perishin' wi' the cauld."
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 10 by Various
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