Relier Pairs Scots-Irish WordsVersion en ligne Match the Scots-Irish word to its modern translation. The Scots-Irish language had a great influence on the Appalachian dialect. Many of their words can still be heard in West Virginia. These are some that folklorist Gerry Milnes has heard throughout the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area. par Sarah Rosenkrans 1 Press 2 Quern 3 Shank's Mare 4 Palin 5 Fetch 6 Lasty 7 Brogan 8 Granny 9 Infare Apparition of death Wardrobe One's own legs Leather work-shoe Fence Feast to welcome the new bride home Midwife Mill for grinding grain Long-lasting