Menzies Scottish
Are we programmed by our language to see things in a certain way?
I came across this delightful little Scottish limerick and it set me thinking. Read it and see what you think.
A lively young damsel named Menzies
Inquired “Do you know what this thenzies?”
Her aunt with a gasp
Replied ” It’s a wasp!
And you’re holding the end where the stenzies!”
Now is the point where I let you know that in Scotland the name Menzies is pronounced Mingies. Go back and read it again.
Discuss.
Lol.
Well, Danny, as the man at the chiropractors said ” I stand corrected!”
(Born a Brummie, so I’m in no position to talk about otherrs’ accents)
I love the idiosyncratic pronounciation of some words, usually names
eg Mainwaring – pronounced Mannering, Cholmondley p. Chumley, Grosvenor p. Grov’ner, Althorp p. Althrup, Beauchamp p. Beacham, Belvoir p. Beaver and the best of all ….
Featherstonehaugh p. Fanshaw….I love these even when I suspect they are that way because the snobbish upper classes in Merry old England made them that way so that they could weasel out any nouveau riche person from high society.
A long time ago – Dionne Warwick was coming to UK, all the media referred to her as Dionne Warrick – our pronounciation – she soon put us right.
Menzies Campbell QC MP interviewed on Supreme Court cases from Scotland
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Castle Menzies, 1995 (w/c) by David Herbert – 3×2 inch Fridge Magnet – large magnetic button – Magnet $4.99 Rectangular wrap-around refrigerator magnet and a glossy mylar cover.Large 2×3 inch rectangle fridge magnet or ‘buttons’ as they are sometimes known in the USA.Crop shown is automated for display purposes only. All magnets are hand finished and the best most appropriate crop will always be selected to best show the full image. Therefore, actual product may vary slightly from crop shown – this can … |
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Castle Menzies, 1995 (w/c) by David Herbert – Mug – Standard Size $14.50 This mug is created using the finest dye sublimation techniques and creates a stunning dishwasher safe finish. Great as a gift, or for promotional items. Each of our mugs come individually boxed for protection in transit…. |
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Castle Menzies, 1995 (w/c) by David Herbert – Tea Towel 100% Cotton – Art247 – Tea Towel – 46x70cm $20.49 100% Cotton. Made in UK. Size 70cms X 46cmsThis is an automated preview only. Actual Tea Towel design may vary. All products are hand finished by our expert manufacturers and the best crop available will always be selected…. |
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Castle Menzies, 1995 (w/c) by David Herbert – Greeting Card (Pack of 2) – 7×5 inch – Art247 – Standard Size – Pack Of 2 $6.50 This photographic Greeting Card is created on 300gsm FSC approved card. The result – a stunning reproduction at an affordable price. Actual size 7×5 inch.Greeting card comes with high grade white envelope as standard.This is an automated preview only. Actual Greeting Card design may vary. All products are hand finished by our expert manufacturers and the best crop available will always be selected… |
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Castle Menzies, 1995 (w/c) by David Herbert – iPad Cover (Protective Sleeve) – Art247 – IPads 1 And 2 $32.00 Fits iPads 1 & 2Finest NeopreneThis is an automated preview only. Actual iPad Covers design may vary. All products are hand finished by our expert manufacturers and the best crop available will always be selected…. |
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Castle Menzies, 1995 (w/c) by David Herbert – Mouse Mat Art247 Highest Quality Natural Rubber Mouse Mats – Mouse Mat $12.99 Natural Rubber Mouse MatAll products are produced from the highest quality natural rubber.Heavy Weight Traditional Mousemats actual size: 250 x 190 x 6mmCrop shown is automated for display purposes only. All mousemats are hand finished and the best most appropriate crop will always be selected to best show the full image. Therefore, actual product may vary from crop shown…. |
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Castle Menzies, 1995 (w/c) by David Herbert – Protective Phone Sock – Art247 – Standard Size $9.50 Fits all iPhones and BlackberriesFinest NeopreneThis is an automated preview only. Actual Phone Sock design may vary. All products are hand finished by our expert manufacturers and the best crop available will always be selected…. |
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Photo Jigsaw Puzzle of Modern Athenians plate 21 – Edinburgh from Mary Evans $29.99 Photo Puzzle, Modern Athenians plate 21 – Edinburgh. John Menzies (d. 1843) of Pitfodels, being approached by Rev. Thomas Guthrie (1803-1873) of Old Greyfriars Church, Scottish churchman and philanthropist, promoter of the ragged schools. Chosen by Mary Evans. 10×14 Photo Puzzle with 252 pieces. Packed in black cardboard box of dimensions 5 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 1 1/5. Puzzle image 5×7 affixed to box top…. |
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Who are the Scots/The Scottish Nation $19.18 Menzies’s bestselling books on the peopling of Scotland and the first Scottish nation are now published as a single volume, presenting a narrative history of Scotland from earliest inhabitants to the 1707 union with England. The authors include the greatest Scottish historians of our time: G. W. S. Barrow, T. C. Smout, Edward J. Cowan, A.A.M. Duncan, William Ferguson, Jennifer Wormald, John Banner… |
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