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Definition or meaning of the English word Old

Translations for the English word Old

Spanish Translation for the English word Old is viejo

German Translation for the English word Old is alt

Italian Translation for the English word Old is vecchio

Old Related Proverbs

Old soldiers never die; they only fade away. - The meaning of this proverb is A line from a song popular among soldiers in Britain in World War I.

You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. - The meaning of this proverb is People who have long been used to doing things in a particular way will not abandon their habits. (Compare It’s never too late to mend.)

There’s no fool like an old fool. - The meaning of this proverb is The most extreme fools are people whose age should have made them wise

Old Related Rhymes

Old Mother Hubbard Went to the cupboard To get her poor doggie a bone, When she got there The cupboard was bare So the poor little doggie had none.. - The origin and or meaning of this proverb is Origins of lyrics in British history The Old Mother Hubbard referred to in these nursery rhyme words and lyrics allude to the famous Cardinal Wolsey. Cardinal Wolsey was the most important politician and churchman of the Tudor history period in 16th century England. Cardinal Wolsey proved to be a faithful servant but displeased the King, Henry VIII, by failing to arrange the King's divorce from Queen Katherine of Aragon which would enable him to marry Anne Boleyn. The King was the "doggie" and the "bone" alludes to the divorce (and not money as many believe) The cupboard relates to the Catholic Church

Old King Cole was a merry old soul, and a merry old soul was he; He called for his pipe in the middle of the night And he called for his fiddlers three. Every fiddler had a fine fiddle, and a very fine fiddle had he; Oh there's none so rare as can compare With King Cole and his fiddlers three.. - The origin and or meaning of this proverb is Nursery rhyme lyrics based in history origins dating back to 3rd century Old King Cole ruled part of Britain in the third century. He is reputed to have built the English town of Colchester. In Colchester there is the site of a Roman gravel pit which is still known today as 'King Cole's Kitchen.' Cole or "Godebog" was a Dark Age British King, and, a descendant of Britain's pre-Saxon & pre-Roman royal house. The Tudor Kings, starting with Henry VII, claimed to descend from this royal lineage in attempt to further legitimise the Tudor claim to the English throne.

There was an old woman who lived in a shoe, She had so many children she didn't know what to do! So she gave them some broth without any bread, And she whipped them all soundly and sent them to bed!. - The origin and or meaning of this proverb is Origins of the nursery rhyme At first glance this would appear to be a purely nonsense rhyme but in fact it has origins in history! There are two choices of origin ! The first relates to Queen Caroline (the old woman) wife of George II who had eight children. The shoe refers to the British Isles. The second version refers to King George who began the fashion of wearing white powdered wigs and was consequently referred to as the old woman! The children were the members of parliament and the bed was the Houses of Parliament which he required them to have sessions in - even today the term 'whip' is used in the English Parliament to describe a member of Parliament who is tasked to ensure that all members 'toe the party line'.

There was an old lady who swallowed a fly I don't know why she swallowed a fly - perhaps she'll die! There was an old lady who swallowed a spider, That wriggled and wiggled and tiggled inside her; She swallowed the spider to catch the fly; I don't know why she swallowed a fly - Perhaps she'll die! There was an old lady who swallowed a bird; How absurd to swallow a bird. She swallowed the bird to catch the spider, She swallowed the spider to catch the fly; I don't know why she swallowed a fly - Perhaps she'll die! There was an old lady who swallowed a cat; Fancy that to swallow a cat! She swallowed the cat to catch the bird, She swallowed the bird to catch the spider, She swallowed the spider to catch the fly; I don't know why she swallowed a fly - Perhaps she'll die! There was an old lady that swallowed a dog; What a hog, to swallow a dog; She swallowed the dog to catch the cat, She swallowed the cat to catch the bird, She swallowed the bird to catch the spider, She swallowed the spider to catch the fly; I don't know why she swallowed a fly - Perhaps she'll die! There was an old lady who swallowed a cow, I don't know how she swallowed a cow; She swallowed the cow to catch the dog, She swallowed the dog to catch the cat, She swallowed the cat to catch the bird, She swallowed the bird to catch the spider, She swallowed the spider to catch the fly; I don't know why she swallowed a fly - Perhaps she'll die! There was an old lady who swallowed a horse... She's dead, of course!. - The origin and or meaning of this proverb is Nonsense nursery rhyme which aids memory retention A favourite nonsense nursery rhyme amongst most children whose famous lyrics aid memory retention and whose origins have no basis in history! Just look at a child's face the first time the rhyme is repeated to them! Sheer delight in what is happening - the imagery paints a very strong picture which stimulates the imagination whilst clarifying the relative size and order of all of the animals mentioned. The words become more incredulous as they progress and there is almost a sense of relief and also astonishment at the abrupt ending of the tale! There is no basis for the words and lyrics in history -it is perhaps better described as a traditional folksong, the lyrics of which have been set to music and recorded by many various artists

Oh, the grand old Duke of York he had ten thousand men He marched them up to the top of the hill and he marched them down again. When they were up, they were up and when they were down, they were down and when they were only halfway up they were neither up nor down.. - The origin and or meaning of this proverb is Nursery rhyme origins in British history The origins of the lyrics to this nursery rhyme dates back to the 15th century and refers mockingly to the defeat of the Duke of York in the Wars of the Roses - which were between the house of York (whose symbol was a white rose) and the house of Lancaster (whose symbol was a red rose. The Wars of the Roses were originally referred to as the hundred year war. The Duke of York is a title bestowed to the son of the reigning monarch of England.

A wise old owl lived in an oak The more he saw the less he spoke The less he spoke the more he heard. Why can't we all be like that wise old bird?. - The origin and or meaning of this proverb is The origins and history of 'A wise old owl' The origins and history of this nursery rhyme is vague but its meaning is not, it basically would be told to a child in an attempt to instil the wisdom of observing and keeping quiet! The association of the lyrics of this nursery rhyme derive from the saying 'a wise old owl' based on an owl's behaviour of watching and patiently waiting when hunting its prey "Children should be seen and not heard!"