Translation of verse by Robert Burns

[DavyL]

Can anyone translate this verse from Robert Burns which is part of a transfer on a piece of Mauchline ware? I'll type it exactly as it is written. I don't know which of his works this is from. any help will be greatly appreciated.

The gossip keekit in his loof
Quo she wha lives will see the proof
This waly boy will be nay coof
I think we'll call him Robin

[vakayu]

It comes from Rantin rovin Robin,so you will be able to research it!

[HowardKennitby]

GOSSIP = 1. godparent or sponsor at baptism 2. intimate friend 3. good companion. 1. is most likely.
KEEKIT = looked
LOOF = palm of the hand

QUO = said
WHA = who

WALY = 1. goodly 2. beautiful 3. jolly
COOF = fool or simpleton

[hc4361]

The gossip glanced in his palm,
Quoth (said) she:- ' Who lives will see the proof,
This thumping boy will be no dolt:
I think we will call him Robin.

[DavyL]

Thanks to all of you for your great knowledge of Burns and the language.