Definition

A Scottish word that means the number two.

Example

In Scots, 'twae' is used to refer to the number two.

Conversation

Did you know that in some Scottish dialects, they use the word twae instead of 'two'?

Really? That’s interesting!

Yeah, it's a unique way to refer to numbers.

I love learning about different dialects like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'twae' originates from Old English 'twa', meaning two. It is a numeral used to denote the quantity of two.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word for two, 'twa', to remember that 'twae' also means two.

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