Proverbs and old sayings Scottish, page 48

1203 proverbs and old sayings scottish

Chairity begins at hame, but shouldna end there.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish about end

It's an ill cause that a lawyer thinks shame of.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish about shame

The king's errand may come in the cadger's gate.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish

It is needless to pour water on a drown'd mouse.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish about water

If you're Heelant you're next door to the Fifer.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish

It is an ill cause that the lawyers think shame.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish about shame

The laird may be laird and need his hind's help.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish about help, need

Charity begins at home, but shouldn't end there.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish about charity, home, end

Every man's tale is good? til another's be told.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish about fairy tales, good, good luck, man

Fresh fish and poor friends grew soon ill far'd.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish

He that grapes in the dark may fyle his fingers.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish about dark

He that has a good crop may thole some thistles.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish about good, good luck

A' lasses, but where do the ill wives come frae?

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish

If i had a dog as daft as you i would shoot him.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish

The snail is as sune at its rest as the swallow.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish about rest

She hauds up her head like a hen drinking water.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish about drinking, heads, water

She hauds up her heid like a hen drinkin watter.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish

Ye fand it where the Highlandman fand the tangs.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish

Raise no more spirits than you can conjure down.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish

He has gi'en up a trade and ta'en to stravaigin'.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish about commerce