Scottish+idiom
41biblical literature — Introduction four bodies of written works: the Old Testament writings according to the Hebrew canon; intertestamental works, including the Old Testament Apocrypha; the New Testament writings; and the New Testament Apocrypha. The Old… …
42Strathspey (dance) — A strathspey is a type of dance tune in 4/4 time. It is similar to a hornpipe but slower and more stately, and contains many dot cut snaps . A so called Scotch snap is a short note before a dotted note, which in traditional playing is generally… …
43Culture of Ireland — A page from the Book of Kells, one of the most famous and influential examples of medieval Irish art and literature This article is about the modern culture of Ireland and the Irish people. It includes customs and traditions, language, music, art …
4478th Fraser Highlanders Pipe Band — Infobox Pipe band name = The Scottish Lion 78th Fraser Highlanders Pipe Band established = location = Toronto, Ontario grade = 1 major = Bill Livingstone sergeant = Drew Duthart tartan = Fraser sponsor = Scottish Lion Import Shop honours = Winner …
45British slang — circuBritish slang is English language slang used in the UK. Slang is informal language sometimes peculiar to a particular social class or group and its use in Britain dates back to before the 16th century. The language of slang, in common with… …
46Border pipes — The border pipes are a musical instrument that is a close cousin of the Great Highland Bagpipe. It is commonly confused with the Scottish smallpipe, although it is a quite different and much older instrument. The name, which is modern, comes from …
47All You Need Is Love (The JAMs song) — Infobox Single | Name = All You Need Is Love Artist = The Justified Ancients of Mu Mu from Album = 1987 (What the Fuck Is Going On?) Released = 9 March 1987(original white label version) 18 May 1987 ( 106bpm version) Format = White label, 7 , 12… …
48Selling coal to Newcastle — Selling, carrying or taking coal(s) to Newcastle is an idiom of British origin describing a foolhardy or pointless action.[1] It refers to the fact that historically, the economy of Newcastle upon Tyne in north eastern England was heavily… …
49Europe, history of — Introduction history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… …
50To the nines — For other uses, see To the Nines. To the nines is an English idiom meaning to perfection or to the highest degree . In modern English usage, the phrase most commonly appears as dressed to the nines or dressed up to the nines .[1][2] Origin The… …
