How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. R. W. Holder. 2014.
the Auld Kirk — (archaic) 1. The Church of Scotland 2. Whisky • • • Main Entry: ↑auld the Auld Kirk see under ↑auld • • • Main Entry: ↑kirk … Useful english dictionary
Auld Kirk Scotch Settlement — The Auld Kirk Scotch Settlement is a historic settlement located in the former township of West Gwillimbury (now Bradford West Gwillimbury). It is located on the 6th Line, west of the 10th Sideroad, street number 3380. The church is one of… … Wikipedia
auld kirk — ˈ ̷ ̷|kirk noun Etymology: from Auld Kirk, literally, old church, the established church of Scotland; probably from the more lenient attitude toward strong drink of Auld Kirkers compared with dissenters Scotland : whiskey … Useful english dictionary
Kilbirnie Auld Kirk — Parish church name = Kilbirnie Auld Kirk caption = dedication = denomination = Church of Scotland tradition = Ministers and Elders in C of S parish = Kilbirnie deanery = archdeaconry = diocese = province = presbytery = Ardrossan archbishop =… … Wikipedia
The Garioch — is the name of one of six committee areas in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The och at the end of the word is silent and so the word as a whole is generally pronounced / gee ree/. It has a population of 42,947 (2001 Census).Centred on Inverurie, a… … Wikipedia
auld kirker — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌkirkər noun Usage: usually capitalized A&K Etymology: Auld Kirk + English er : a member of the established church of Scotland … Useful english dictionary
Wee Kirk O'the Heather — The Wee Kirk O the Heather is a church in Las Vegas.It was parodied as the Wee Kirk Of Auld Lang Syne in Evelyn Waugh s The Loved One .External links* [http://www.weekirk.com/ its website] … Wikipedia
William Douglas the Hardy — Infobox Monarch name =William Douglas title =Lord of Douglas caption =Seal of William the Hardy reign = coronation = othertitles = predecessor =William Longleg, Lord of Douglas successor =Sir James Douglas married = Elizabeth Stewart Eleanor de… … Wikipedia
while the grass grows, the steed starves — Dreams or expectations may be realized too late. Cf. medieval L. dum gramen crescit, equus in moriendo quiescit, while the grass grows, the horse lies dying. c 1350 Douce MS 52 no. 20 While the grasse growes, the goode hors sterues. a 1500 in… … Proverbs new dictionary
Ane Pleasant Satyre of the Thrie Estaitis — is a satirical morality play written by Scottish makar David Lyndsay and first performed in 1552 (but not published until 1602. One of the Satyre s distinguishing features is the inclusion of farcical comic interludes, which border on slapstick… … Wikipedia
