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1. Weather-Lore (continued)

   

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   When the cat sits were her back to the fire it is a sign of storm.
   When the dog lies on his back it is a sign of rain.
   When the horse stands with his back to the hedge it is a sign of rain.
   When there is a blue blaze in the fire it indicates storm.
   When ducks attempt to fly it is a sign of storm.
   When the water is low in the well, it is a sign of good weather.
   When the water is high in the river it is a sign of rain.
   When snow lies a long time on the ground it is said to be waiting for more.
   When the Moon is covered with clouds it is a sign of rain.
   When the geese screech it is a sign of storm.
   The nearer the circle (round the moon) the farther the storm.
   When the moon sits on her back it is a sign of bad weather.
   When the moon is "horned" it is a sign of storm.
   When the Church Bells, Train Whistles are heard more plainly than usual it is a sign of damp weather.

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Dorcas Beatty

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Sallymount, Co. Monaghan