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ill naitered

adjectivepeople

Having a nasty, vindictive temper

Having a bad or nasty temper; inclined to be unkind, vindictive, or mean.

Example in use

Da man's ill naitered, mind ye.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/IL-NAY-turd/

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Origin & context

scotsolderinsult

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