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SPUGGIE J 01-05-2007 11:09
Meaning of sayings.
 
After reading the explination behind GC's white rabbits is there any other phrases that we say and what is the reason behind it? For starters what about "good morning Mr Magpie" when we see one on its own. Where does it originate from and whats the meaning behind it.

MargaretR 01-05-2007 11:37
Re: Meaning of sayings.
 
In a book I have on old folklore is says that 'magpies are a bird of omen'
An old rhyme is used to interpret what sort of omen:-
"I saw 7 magpies in a tree
Six for you and one for me
One for sorrow, two for mirth
Three for a wedding and four for a birth
Five for silver, six for gold
Seven for a secret never to be told"

I suppose greeting a solitary magpie was to ward off the 'sorrow'

MargaretR 01-05-2007 11:50
Re: Meaning of sayings.
 
When , as child, it was time for bed, my dad said "Up the nemos"
I never understood it until I saw this
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Nemo_in_Slumberland

panther 01-05-2007 12:37
Re: Meaning of sayings.
 
i sometimes say when i see the first star at night...
Star Light Star bright,
The first star I see tonight,
I wish I may, I wish I might,
Have the wish I wish tonight.:D

flashy 01-05-2007 12:38
Re: Meaning of sayings.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by panther (Post 418058)
i sometimes say when i see the first star at night...
Star Light Star bright,
The first star I see tonight,
I wish I may, I wish I might,
Have the wish I wish tonight.:D

ive heard that before and i think its luffly :D

panther 01-05-2007 12:40
Re: Meaning of sayings.
 
dont bloody work though:( :rolleyes:

SPUGGIE J 01-05-2007 12:43
Re: Meaning of sayings.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by [email protected] (Post 418033)
In a book I have on old folklore is says that 'magpies are a bird of omen'
An old rhyme is used to interpret what sort of omen:-
"I saw 7 magpies in a tree
Six for you and one for me
One for sorrow, two for mirth
Three for a wedding and four for a birth
Five for silver, six for gold
Seven for a secret never to be told"

I suppose greeting a solitary magpie was to ward off the 'sorrow'
So thats the real version not the one from the 70's/80's kids show magpie. Again I learn something new. :D

panther 01-05-2007 13:03
Re: Meaning of sayings.
 
I always thought it was...:-
one for sorrow,
two for joy,
three for a letter,
four for a boy,
five for silver,
six for gold,
seven for a secret never to be told:D


guess i was wrong...lol

flashy 01-05-2007 13:26
Re: Meaning of sayings.
 
one for sorrow
two for joy
three for a girl
four for a boy
five for silver
six for gold
seven for a secret never to be told :D

panther 01-05-2007 13:28
Re: Meaning of sayings.
 
whos right then??....lol

flashy 01-05-2007 13:30
Re: Meaning of sayings.
 
:idunno: both i suppose

WillowTheWhisp 01-05-2007 15:25
Re: Meaning of sayings.
 
With these old folklore type sayings there's often more than one version as they've been handed down over generations and can have been changed somewhere along the way.

Lilly 01-05-2007 15:48
Re: Meaning of sayings.
 
'Many a mackle makes a muckle.' What does that mean? Does anyone know?

MargaretR 01-05-2007 15:55
Re: Meaning of sayings.
 
http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/mickle?view=uk

Lilly 01-05-2007 16:00
Re: Meaning of sayings.
 
Well I never! Thanks for that Margaret.


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