I don't know what your plans for this novel are, but if you would like to expand the number of readers you should consider expanding to other sites. My recommendation would be royalroad.com and if you would like to make some money as well you should consider making a patron, with polls, fanarts or exclusive side Storys.
I really would like to see your story be shared on a much popular website. While scribblehub is plenty popular royalroad is on a whole new level, so please think about it.
It`s in the works. I started with scribblehub on recommendation of royalroad`s regular to cut my teeth on site with less "toxic" readership before committing to big leagues. ^_^
If the site "World Wide Words" is to be believed, it's a Scottish word that's...apparently become more American than British or Scottish? If so, I'm guessing it's from the eastern side of the country, I live in the west (most familiar with the areas around Idaho, Utah, and Oregon) and I've never heard it.
Well, could be coastal west too, but it feels like something from the east to me.