A Dictionary of Slang and Colloquial English Slang and Its Analogues By John S. Farmer A blow,slap,box of the ear. In a message dated 10/5/2008 5:44:59 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jane.kelly2@virgin.net writes: A quick query about the old Scots word W H I R R I T? We know that a Hoolet is an owl but can anyone enlighten us to the nature of a whirrit or whirrick? An old gamekeeper in the Scottish Borders has been heard using the word recently but no-one seems to know what he was talking about. Thought I would ask some wise Listers. Best Wishes, Jane ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SCT-RENFREW-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out! (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000001)