o worse than "Like a chip among parritch--little
gude, little ill." A simple but comprehensive Glossary is appended,
containing and explaining the meaning of the Scottish words to be found
in the book.

Of course, in a work of this nature, it is impossible to prevent
redundancies and repetitions; and when it is mentioned that the
gathering and arrangement of the first edition of this little work
occupied the leisure hours of six years, and a similar period during
the preparation of the present, it will be readily understood that many
of the faults are to be attributed to the length of time which elapsed
during its compilation.

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_.

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SCOTTISH PROVERBS.

A' 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 tur