oxter

[prettygoodword]

oxter (OK-ster) - n., (Scot. & Ir.) the armpit; also, the arm.


Like many Scottishisms, this dates back to Old English, in this case, ōxta or ōcusta, same meaning.

And that wraps up the Scottish week -- back next week with ye regular mix.

---L.

Comments

[movingfinger.livejournal.com]

I intend to use this as a place name someday.

[prettygoodword.livejournal.com]

Heh, heh, heh.

---L.