poortith
/ (ˈpuːrˌtɪθ) /
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noun
Scot a variant of puirtith
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How to use poortith in a sentence
His wit gat wings and would hae flown, but pinchin' poortith pu'd him down.
The Proverbs of Scotland|Alexander HislopMay poortith ne'er throw us in the dirt, or gowd into the high saddle.
Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character|Edward Bannerman RamsayI agree with you that my song, "There's nought but care on every hand," is much superior to "Poortith Cauld."
The Letters of Robert Burns|Robert Burns