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
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
The prime o' our land are cauld in the clay.
From The Genius of Scotland or Sketches of Scottish Scenery, Literature and Religion by Robert Turnbull
"But, oh! the cauld beef an' the cheese that I crammed into his pockets, father," exclaimed Jeanie, running about the room in great agitation.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 by Various
Our cauld Highland hills will hardly suit the dainty limbs of Alwyn’s bonnie English bride.
From In the Land of the Great Snow Bear A Tale of Love and Heroism by Gordon Stables
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