[MargaretR]

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany

Sir! In response to your defamatory comment above, I'd just like to point out that your definition isn't the only instance were the "S" is predominant in relation to your average Scallys appellation, hence "Softlad", "Smartarse" also benefit from the use of the capital "S".

Furthermore, when referring to himself (The Scally), usually on apprehension & detention by the Scuffers or some such similar bailiff, probation or judiciary figure will begin his mitigation plea with "S'not me what done it!" or equally "S'im what done it! I wuz at me Nans!". Usually in a somewhat plaintive & disbelieving tone, accompanied by a look of shiftyness to see if he/she is being believed by the authority in question.

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