# Glossary explained — Waverley

> Chapter companion for Waverley by Walter Scott.

## What happens

A comprehensive glossary of Scottish terms, phrases, and historical references used throughout the novel, providing definitions and explanations for readers unfamiliar with the dialect and cultural context.

## Themes in this chapter

### Identity and Belonging

The glossary's inclusion of terms like 'Duinhé-Wassel' (Highland gentleman) and 'Sidier dhu' vs. 'Sidier roy' highlights the cultural and political identities that define characters' allegiances and sense of belonging.

### Social Class and Hierarchy

Terms such as 'Laird' (lord of the manor), 'Bailie' (city magistrate), and 'Gaberlunzie' (professional beggar) reflect the rigid social stratification of Scottish society.

## Key lines

> Creagh An incursion for plunder, termed on the Borders a raid.

A 'creagh' is a raid or plundering expedition, similar to a border raid.

_This term is directly referenced in the chapter 'The Creagh (Highland Raid)'._

> Feifteen The Jacobite rebellion of 1715.

The 'Fifteen' refers to the Jacobite uprising that took place in 1715.

_This historical event provides context for the political tensions in the novel._

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