'Yan' means 'one' in the old Cumbrian dialect counting system. If you listen closely, you will still hear lots of local farmers using the same system today to count their sheep.
Words such as 'larl' (little) and 'yam' (home) are still commonly used, as well as an occasional 'eh' to emphasise a point. Top tip – you've made a friend if you're addressed to as 'marra' - a local term of endearment similar to 'mate'.
Yanjing (燕京 yànjīng) is the ancient capital of the State of Yan and a former name of Beijing. Yanjing may also refer to: An alternative name for Nanjing, the name for Beijing during the Liao dynasty (907–1125) Beijing Yanjing Brewery, or Yanjing Beer.
The term 'gill' is Scandinavian in origin and is generally associated with the Lake District and especially with the Borrowdale volcanic series, where streams exploit its weaknesses. A gill can be a relatively open small stream but usually refers to one with very steep sides and a rocky bed.
A garth is an enclosed quadrangle or yard, especially one surrounded by a cloister (Middle English; Old Norse garþr, garðr; akin to Anglo-Saxon geard). This led to the word being given as a last name to people who worked in or near a garden.
Assa Marra used by Cumbrians to refer to the Cumbrian dialect, although we could possibly be referred to as an 'Offcomer' (a non-native Cumbrian). Marra is also a Cumbrian term of endearment to a friend or mate.
The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway - known by locals as La'al Ratty, meaning little railway in Cumbrian dialect - was originally built to transport iron ore from hillside mines above Boot and down to the coast.
There are at least three Blea Tarns in the Lake District, one above Watendlath, one in Eskdale and the best known, this one in the Langdales. Blea is an old Norse word for blue, and tarn is a small lake or jewel; meaning that Blea Tarn is a little blue jewel.
A ghyll (also spelled “gill”) is a deep, narrow ravine or valley, typically featuring a stream or small river running through it. The term is of Old Norse origin, reflecting the region's Viking heritage.
La'al or Lal or Lile: Means "little". For example, the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway is known as "La'al Ratty". Lindal and Lindale: These are two different places! Lindal (short for Lindal-in-Furness) is a village between Dalton and Swarthmoor.
Pike - a pointed and rocky summit. Raven crag - a crag / cliff where Ravens have historically frequented. There are many such crags in the District. Rigg - a ridge. Scafell Pike - a bare and rocky, pointed summit.
In Standard Chinese usage, qingjing 清靜 means "quiet; tranquil; serene (surroundings, etc.)" and qingjing 清淨 means "tranquil; clean and pure; (Buddhism) purified of defiling illusion, not bothered by material concerns".
Meet Mei Jing! It is pronounced May Shing. The Chinese meaning is Beautiful Sparkling Crystal. She is now 3 weeks old and can walk, growl, bark and wag her tail when you talk to her!
