From 'piece' to 'patter', here are some of Scotland's most iconic words that may cause confusion if they're said anywhere else in the world.
Living in Scotland means there are plenty of everyday phrases in our vocabulary that we often don't think twice about using.
But for those who are from different parts of the world, certain words mean something completely different - meaning they can cause a great deal of confusion and hilarity. So in celebration of Scotland's iconic selection of words and phrases, we've put together a list of 25 ones that have a very different meaning anywhere else in the world.View gallery 1. GreetingWhat it usually means: to set alight.What it usually means: A part of something.What it means in Scotland: To ask why .What it means in Scotland: Your shopping .What it means in Scotland: A face .What it means in Scotland: The front hallway leading into a block of flats.
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