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Dialect speakers from across the country came to Rydal Credit: ITV News Border

For the first time National Dialect Day has been held in Cumbria.

Speakers from all over the country came to Rydal Hall near Ambleside to hear discussions and take part in competitions in their own dialects.

The event, which lasted the whole weekend, was hosted by the Lakeland Dialect Society. It can trace words back to pre-Roman times and many from the early Scandinavian settlers.

Jean Scott-Smith is the Lakeland Dialect Society Secretary as well as a traditional dialect speaker.

Here are some Lakeland dialect words. See which ones you know.

  • Marra - Chum/Friend

  • Vanner - Almost, very nearly

  • Brossen - Bursting, that was a reet good dinner

  • Cuddy - Donkey

  • Dookers - Swimming apparel

  • Lowp - Jump

  • Wangs - Boot laces, also yuks

  • Scran - Food taken to the field by workers

  • Divvent - Do not

  • Hooista - Greeting how are you