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Kidder

KID-er

Lad.

KIM-ber-lin

Someone from Weymouth or further away - not a Portlander.

KEEN-dul TEE-ning

Candle lighting.

/ˌnɒkɪŋ ˈɒf/

Noun

British informal term for finishing work.

/ˈnɒk aʊt/

Noun

While international boxing term, British 'knockout competition' in football shows sporting terminology.

/kɜːk/

Noun

Scottish term for church.

/ˈketl/

Noun

While both countries use kettles, British electric kettles are cultural icon - tea-making essential.

/ken/

Verb

Scottish verb meaning know.

/keks/

Noun

Northern English slang for trousers.

/ˌnɒk ˈʌp/

Verb

To bang on someone's door. Does not mean to impregnate.