Waesucks! for him that gets nae lass, Or lasses that hae naething; Sma’ need has he to say a grace, Or melvie his braw claithing!

W. Wa’, wall; wa’s, walls.Wabster, a weaver.Wad, would, to bet, a bet, a pledge.Wadna, would not.Wadset, land on which money is lent, a mortgage.Wae, woe; waefu’, sorrowful, wailing.Waefu’-woodie, hangman’s rope.Waesucks!

Waesucks! for him that gets nae lass, Alas!

Waesucks, Wullue! d'ye hear him?

Waesucks! for him that gets nae lass, Or lasses that hae naething!