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Scottish Proverbs
Series: Traditional Scotland
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See moreThis book features an introduction which explores the role of proverbs in Scottish culture and over 1,000 proverbs arranged in easily accessible AZ format. The addition of a comprehensive glossary will help you fully appreciate these colourful and often humorous nuggets of wisdom and advice.
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Proverbs, once described as 'the wisdom of many and the wit of one', offer unique insights into the way of life and the social mores of past generations.
Scottish Proverbs features an introduction that explores the role of proverbs in Scottish culture and includes over 1,000 proverbs arranged in an easily accessible A-Z format. Many have been commonly used for hundreds of years, but modern sayings are also included. 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 deil
Jock may be mischievous, but he's well behaved by your standards
The fish that sooms in a dub will aye taste o' mud
You can never change your upbringing
When ye can suit yer shanks to my shoon, ye may speak
Don't speak about me until you've been in a similar situation yourself
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9781780277295
Publisher: Birlinn General
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 April 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Birlinn Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 115.0mm
Height: 180.0mm
Weight: 122g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Colin S.K. Walker worked as a bookseller in Aberdeen and has been collecting Scottish proverbs for many years.
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