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May a moose ne'er leave yir girnal means = May a mouse never leave your storage chest.
It's a line from a well known Scottish toast.
All the best, Phyllis
This is a line from a time-honored toast, attributed to Robbie Burns, and it goes like this:
May the best you've ever seen be the worst you'll ever see.
May a mouse ne'er leave your girnal wi' a teardrap in his e'e.
May your lum keep blithely reekin' till ye're auld eneuch tae dee.
May ye aye be jist as happy as I wish you now tae be.
The first line is pretty straightforward.
The mouse in the second line is pronounced more like moose, and the girnal is pronounced with a hard G, as in the word girdle. The wish here is that the mouse never leaves your grain storage chest with a teardrop in his eye, having found it empty.
Third line: may your chimney keep cheerfully smoking till you're old enough to die.
Fourth line: May you indeed be as happy as I wish you now to be.
In this last line, now is pronounced more like noo.
In another version, the third line changes to:
May ye aye keep hale an' he'rty till ye're auld eneuch tae dee.
This translates to May you keep healthy and robust till you're old enough to die.
Many cheers
Jeanlou, a 25% Scot French-Canadian from Québec
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What scares a moose?
Some moose's get scared by windy days. But most moose get scared by cars and loud noises.Some moose are not scared of these things. DO NOT get to close to a moose it may trample you and you wiil have a serious injury or even death. Some things moose are not scared of include water, eagles, and squirrels.
How do moose raise their young?
here are some facts on how moose raise there young;Firstly moose cows raise there calf as a single parent and not as part of a herd. Secondly moose mothers vigorously defend their calves and will risk there lives caring for them. Lastly moose calves will usually leave before their mother has another calf.
Are moose dumb?
Dumb is a judgement call, and apparently you're being a judge. Moose survive in the wild world effectively evading their predators, caring for their young and conducting a moose's life. Be aware that a moose has more capacity to live its life than a human may have to live the life of a moose.
What is a male moose in dutch?
This may not be accurate, but according to Google Translate, male moose in Dutch roughly translates to "mannelijk eland."
Do moose travel in herds?
No moose do not travel in herds...caribou do. Wheel of Fortune had a puzzle whose answer was 'herd of moose'...wrong wrong wrong.....
On NCIS what was Ducky's toast?
I'm pretty sure it went like this-"May the best you've ever seen be the worst you'll ever see.May the mouse never leave your girnal with a tear drop in its eye.May you always stay whole and hearty until you are old enough to die.May you always be as happy as I wish you all to be." Answer According to http://www.scotland.org.uk/guide/Heritage_Wisky_Toasts it is the There's Nae Luck Aboot the Hoose toast, which is a popular toast by Allan Ramsay of Ayr. Here is the full script: May the best you've ever seen Be the worst you'll ever see; May a moose ne'er leave yer girnal Wi' a teardrop in his e'e. May ye aye keep hale and hearty Till ye're auld enough tae dee, May ye aye be just as happy As I wish ye aye tae be. (girnal- meal chest; moose- mouse) May those who live truly be always believed, And those who deceive us be always deceived. Here's to the men of all classes, Who through lasses and glasses Will make themselves asses! I drink to the health of another, And the other I drink to is he In the hope that he drinks to another, And the other he drinks to is me. Then let us toast John Barleycorn, Each man a glass in hand Andy may his great prosperity Ne'er fail in old Scotland!
Why would a moose stay close to a herd of cattle?
The moose may feel comfort in a herd.
What colors do moose come in?
Most moose are brown, but some may be of a grayish-brown colour.
What are the release dates for The Moose Hunt - 1931?
The Moose Hunt - 1931 was released on: USA: 8 May 1931
What scares a moose?
Some moose's get scared by windy days. But most moose get scared by cars and loud noises.Some moose are not scared of these things. DO NOT get to close to a moose it may trample you and you wiil have a serious injury or even death. Some things moose are not scared of include water, eagles, and squirrels.
Do moose live in groups or by themselves?
For the most part, moose tend to keep to themselves and not travel in a group. However, a moose may hang out around others when they are young or mating.
What is a heard of moose called?
Moose do not travel in heards, they tend to travel alone. Sometimes you may see a couple moose together eating or something, but that's not very common.
Are moose dumb?
Dumb is a judgement call, and apparently you're being a judge. Moose survive in the wild world effectively evading their predators, caring for their young and conducting a moose's life. Be aware that a moose has more capacity to live its life than a human may have to live the life of a moose.
How do moose raise their young?
here are some facts on how moose raise there young;Firstly moose cows raise there calf as a single parent and not as part of a herd. Secondly moose mothers vigorously defend their calves and will risk there lives caring for them. Lastly moose calves will usually leave before their mother has another calf.
What is a male moose in dutch?
This may not be accurate, but according to Google Translate, male moose in Dutch roughly translates to "mannelijk eland."
What are the release dates for Elliot Moose - 2000?
Elliot Moose - 2000 was released on: USA: 9 September 2000
What is the tell tale sign that a moose is angry?
A telltale sign that a moose is angry is when it raises its head high, flares its nostrils, and displays its ears in a forward position. Additionally, an angry moose may snort or grunt, and it may stomp its feet or shake its head. If you encounter these behaviors, it's best to keep your distance, as an angry moose can be very dangerous.
