Expressions & Slang

"Right"

def. when something is correct, precise

"That's gray harbor right."

means:Thats gray harbor, said in exactly that way.

"Seventeen inches right."

means: Seventeen inches, exactly.

 

"Equine" - Proper name for Horses.

"Would you stable your equine here, sir?"

means: Would you stable your horse here, sir?

 

"Daddlin" - Dawdling, idling, also a daddler can be one who is up to no good, or a harlot.

 

"Da" - Father, like pop.

"an eye blinker" - a surprise, a shocker

 

"played the (person), played (name)" - manipulated, caused to act in a preferred fashion

"I played the magistrate wisely, we will have no more trouble from her."

 

"clam pearl" - a secret of worth, a well hidden secret

"ken" - understanding

"bits and tids" - tidbits."Oh, I learned some bits and tids.

"sweeting" - having relations with"heard they were caught sweeting behind the barn"

"both eyes saucered" - eyes peeled

"Brusher" An Aiian who spends a lot of time in the forests surrounding Gray Harbor. Usually a hunter or gatherer.

"Leafkin" One who spends a lot of time in forests. Often a brusher.

"Twigling" "Green-eye" A brusher.

Curses and Insults

"Depths" Somewhat akin to saying 'hell'. As there is no 'hell' in Aiian religious belief, depths can be thought of as almost synonomous with the idea. The depths are basically the untrusted spaces beneath the ocean's surface, where few sailors have ever fallen to and returned from.

"Buffin" Calling someone a buffin can either be a term of endearment, or a term meant to signify one is soft, or child-like. As an insult, buffin is usually used against males, to suggest they are inept in battle, like a child.

"Daddler" A schemer, idolater, or harlot. To be 'daddled' can either mean to be sexually serviced, or tricked or hoodwinked in some way. It most often carries a negative connotation. One does not want to be 'daddled'.

"Touched" "Stroked" Crazy. Literally 'touched' or 'stroked' by forest spirits.

"Nutted" "Fruity" "Barking" "Shrubbed" More terms for brushers and their eccentric manner. May also be used as terms of endearment.

Terms of Endearment

"Buffin" A widely loved Aiian food, often evocative of home, family, warmth, and safety. An Aiian mother might cook buffins for her children, or a young lover for their mate. They are seldom found for sale in open market, and if so, they are mostly bought by those sick for home, or nostalgic for the taste. Buffins are baked with honey, and often are full of some citrus fruit, sweet berry, or a mixture of the two.

To call someone a buffin is much akin to 'honey' or 'sugar', but is most often reserved for one's children, or one's mate. It can carry a slightly demeaning air, if used the appropriate context.

"Oh, it is so wonderful to have all my buffins home from school!"

"Good night, buffin."

"Well look at the buffin here. Thinks he can wield a sword? We'll see."