قراءة كتاب The Proverbs of Scotland
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In conclusion, the compiler begs to state that the present edition of this little work differs very considerably from its predecessor. Upwards of 2000 additions, alterations, and corrections have been made upon it, most of which he is of opinion are improvements; so that the book is, practically speaking, a new one. He has also to thank the members of the press for the very flattering reception accorded to the first edition, and hopes that the new one will be found equally worthy of their commendation. To several private friends, and very many total strangers, he desires to express his acknowledgments for many valuable hints and important additions. As he is anxious that this collection should be as complete as possible, he will be most happy to receive any suggestion or addition which may occur to readers, and would respectfully solicit such with a view to their incorporation in a subsequent edition, should such be required.
Edinburgh, May 1868.
Scottish Proverbs.
' ae oo'.
Literally, "all one wool." "A proverbial phrase, equivalent to all one, all to the same purpose."—Jamieson.
A' ae oo', a' ae price.
A' are gude lasses, but where do the ill wives come frae?
"All are good maids, but whence come the bad wives?"—Spanish.
A' are no friends that speak us fair.
"All are not friends who smile at you."—Dutch.
A' are no thieves that dogs bark at.
A bad wound may heal, but a bad name will kill.
A bairn maun creep afore it gangs.
A bald head is sune shaved.
A bark frae a teethless dog is as gude as a bite.
A bauld fae is better than a cowardly friend.
A bawbee cat may look at a king.
A beggar's wallet is a mile to the bottom.
Because it generally contrives to contain all he gets.
"A begun turn is half ended," quo' the wife when she stuck the graip in the midden.
A jocular beginning of work, which, if it went no further, would be long enough ere it were finished.
A beltless bairn canna lee.
"I suppose it means a child before it be so old as to wear belted truese, will not have the cunning to invent a lie."—Kelly.
A bird in the hand's worth twa fleeing by.
A bit but and a bit ben maks a mim maiden at the board end.
"A jocose reflection upon young maids when they eat almost nothing to dinner, intimating that if they had not eaten a little in the pantry or kitchen, they would eat better at the table."—Kelly.
A bit is aften better gi'en than eaten.
A black hen can lay a white egg.
A black shoe maks a blythe heart.
"Whan a man's shoe is blackened and bedaub'd with industry, it will procure him such a supply as will make him cheerful."—Kelly.
A Blainslie lawin'—there's mair for meat than drink.
A blate cat maks a proud mouse.
When discipline is not enforced, subordinates are apt to take advantage of it.
A blind man needs