Part 32 (1/2)

Meaning, that the person addressed is so well versed in evil ways as to be able to occupy a high position in the service of the Evil One

Gae to the deil, for his na

Gang farther and fare waur

Gardener's law--Eat your fill, but pouch nane

Gar wood's ill to grow; chuckie stanes are ill to chow

Gather haws before the snaws

Gathering gear is weel liket wark

Acquiring wealth is pleasant es three--sleep,is proverbially supposed to indicate the want of one of the three things aes frae udely calf

Handsohter

Gaylie would be better

When a person says he is ”gaylie,” _Anglice_, , he is understood not to be so well as he would like to be

Gear is easier gotten than guided

Gentleets a lady

The ”wabster,” or weaving profession, seems to have stood very low in the esti taes

Gentle servants are poor men's hardshi+ps

Gentle servants are rich men's tinsel

Gentry's doi' an e, an' ye may lie in bed a' day

Obtain a reputation for early rising, and you ood nao to sleep”