Entra in un mondo di storie
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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
© 2021 Birlinn (Ebook): 9781788854528
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