Baubees

/bɔːˈbiːz/ noun

Definition

Plural of baubee; multiple small Scottish coins or informal term for small amounts of money.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'baubee' following regular English pluralization rules. Used commonly in Scottish English and recorded in Scottish literature since the 16th century.

Kelly Says

Robert Burns and other Scottish poets loved using 'baubees' in their verse because the word's sound was perfect for Scottish dialect verse—it's a great example of how monetary words become culturally embedded in a nation's artistic traditions.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.