A Scottish interjection equivalent to 'well' or 'well then', used to introduce a concession, resigned acceptance, or conversational transition. It carries the flavour of someone shrugging off a difficult situation. Characteristic of Scots dialect speech and frequently encountered in Scottish literature and poetry.
'Aweel,' he said, pulling on his cap, 'I suppose we'll just have to make the best of it.'
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(Scotland) Well; well then.
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