Scottish Proverbs
Scottish Proverbs Proverbs, once described as 'the wisdom of many and the wit of one', offer unique insights the way of life and the social mores of past generations.This book features an…
Specifikacia Scottish Proverbs
Scottish Proverbs
Proverbs, once described as 'the wisdom of many and the wit of one', offer unique insights the way of life and the social mores of past generations.This book features an introduction which explores the role of proverbs in Scottish culture and over 1,000 proverbs arranged in easily accessible A-Z format. The addition of a comprehensive glossary will help you fully appreciate these colourful and often humorous nuggets of wisdom and advice.Jock's a mislear'd imp, but ye're a rum deilJock may be mischievous, but he's well behaved by your standardsThe fish that sooms in a dub will aye taste o' mudYou can never change your upbringingWhen ye can suit yer shanks to my shoon, ye may speakDon't speak about Many have been commonly used for hundreds of years, but modern sayings are also included.