Weel

"Weel, that is a stiffener," he said, drawing a long breath.

A Son of Hagar A Romance of Our Time Hall Caine 1892

"Weel, that is shockin '," he remarked; "but, upon my word, better couldna hae happened him, for he was a cruel-hearted man."

Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume XXII Alexander Leighton 1837

"Weel," he deliberated, "I was a bit fashed, no doot, but --"

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"Weel," said Donald, "ye see, if ye're smokin 'yer ain bacca ye're thinkin' o 'the awfu' expense, an 'if ye're smokin' some ither body's, yer pipe's ramm't sae tight it winna draw."

More Toasts Marion Dix [Editor] Mosher

"Weel," says I, "it tak's a michty lang road to tell you what ony three-'ear-auld bairn in the G-O goes cud tell you in a jiffy."

My Man Sandy J. B. Salmond

"Weel," said Betty, "we have all on us much to ask, and much to tell; but just you finish your tea, and I'll put the childer to bed; and then you and John can take a turn round the garden, if you've a mind, while I clear the table and tidy up a bit."

Frank Oldfield Lost and Found T.P. Wilson

Note says "An older user of this rhyme protests that it was the engine that spoke" -- as in Rodger, Lang Strang (1948), 11 [at the railway/"Weel," said the engine, "you've no business there"].

Paddy on the Railway 1948

"Weel," responded Nairn resignedly, "I can only wish ye luck; but, should ye be detained up yonder, if one of ye could sail across to Comox to see if there's any mail there it would be wise to do so."

Vane of the Timberlands Harold Bindloss 1905

"Weel," he drawled, "I'm thinking yon besom may have had a hand in the thing."

Vane of the Timberlands Harold Bindloss 1905

"Weel," replied Nairn resignedly; "I can no deny the thing, if ye look at it like that."

Vane of the Timberlands Harold Bindloss 1905