Outlander: Gaelic and Scots phrases used on the show - and what they mean
Gaelic
Sassenach
Often used by Jamie as a nickname for Claire Sassenach means foreigner, typically an English person.
Nighean
A term of endearment for a woman, that can mean daughter,young woman, or lass.
Leannan
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Cridh
Gaelic word for heart.
Gradh
Gaelic term for love.
Caraid
Close friend; Ma Charaid means my friend.
Scots
Bairn
Commonly used term for a baby or young child.
Besom
A grumpy person, typically female.
Dinna fash
A reassuring phrase meaning 'don't worry'.
Gomeral
An idiot, a fool, a simpleton
Greet
A Scots term meaning to cry.
Ken
To know.