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    Scottish Proverbs
    Scottish Proverbs
    Scottish Proverbs
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    Scottish Proverbs

    By Colin S.K. Walker

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    This reference volume offers a treasure trove of Scottish wisdom, presented in the original Scots with contemporary translations.

    Once described as ‘the wisdom of many and the wit of one’, proverbs offer unique insights the way of life and the social mores of past generations. This book features more than 1,000 Scottish proverbs arranged in easily accessible, A–Z format. The entries range from modern sayings to traditional coinages passed down through the centuries.

    An informative introduction explores the role of proverbs in Scottish culture, while the comprehensive glossary will help readers fully appreciate these colorful 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
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOpen Road Integrated Media
    Release dateMay 26, 2021
    ISBN9781788854528
    Scottish Proverbs
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    Colin S.K. Walker

    Colin S.K. Walker worked as a bookseller in Aberdeen and has been collecting Scottish proverbs for many years.

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