deif
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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"Are ye deif, man?" said Cupples; "or are ye feared to tyne a chance by giein' a fair answer to a fair queston?"
From Alec Forbes of Howglen by MacDonald, George
Ye can be deif eneuch when ye like, Betty.
From Robert Falconer by MacDonald, George
"He'll be ane o' the deif an' dumb," said Janet.
From Sir Gibbie by MacDonald, George
There's no a sowl aboot that but deif Betty Lobban, wha wadna hear the angel wi' the last trump.
From Donal Grant, by George MacDonald by MacDonald, George
"He's no deif, mither; that I ken weel; but dumb he maun be, I'm thinkin'.—Cratur," he continued, stooping over the boy, "gien ye hear what I'm sayin', tak haud o' my nose."
From Sir Gibbie by MacDonald, George
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