Scottish Proverbs

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

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. 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