Although I am a Kiwi, a "blue" in verb form is to have a "fight". whether verbal or emotional or physical… it makes no difference, it is having a "blue"… To be a "bluey", means there is "red" in your blood and traditionally, this means to be a "fighter" at the drop of a hat. It gained precedence on the 19th Century goldfields as the red (or ginger-haired) men (usually from Ireland and no offence intended here) were usually very 'trigger-happy' to start any fisti-cuffs with those who usurped their claim or whatever. It gathered momentum in the two world wars in which both Kiwis and Aussies made huge reputations for themselves. The Australian 'Blue-Heeler' cattle dog is the epitome of a "bluey". Loyal, true and and dedicated to its owner (always assuming it has been trained by kindness etc.) but let anything threaten its "pack" and it is unsurpassable in courage, in dedication and in strength, not to mention intelligence (again, assuming it has been well trained). Gail Riddell On 30/11/2013, at 6:27 PM, <[email protected]> <[email protected]> wrote: > The Australians call a person with red hair, a BLUEY!! > > Now, figure that one out..?????? > > > > ------------------------------- > > WHEN REPLYING to a post please remember to snip most of the earlier message. Be sure the reply to address shows as [email protected] > > You may contact the List Admin at [email protected] or click on the following link to the list information page online: > http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/intl/SCT/LANARK.html > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message