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As the DAY lengthens, so the cold strengthens
1631
God's Power
27
The New Year now begun, as the Days began to lengthen, so the Cold began to strengthen.
1639
Parœmiologia Anglo-Latina
18
As the day lengthens so the cold strengthens.
1721
Scottish Proverbs
52
As the Day lengthens the Cold strengthens. It is often found that February and March are much more cold and piercing than December or January.
1899
Recollections
II. xxi.
The weather at this time was bearing out the old adage and the cold strengthened as the days lengthened.
1933
Farmer Boy
x.
The days were growing longer, but the cold was more intense. Father said: When the days begin to lengthen The cold begins to strengthen.
1978
Calendar of Country Customs
iii.
As the day lengthens, So the cold strengthens, is still a well-known country proverb, applicable to January and early February.
weather lore
Be the DAY weary or be the day long, at last it ringeth to evensong
1509
Pastime of Pleasure
xlii. R8
V
For thoughe the day, be neuer so longe, At last the belles ryngeth to euensonge.
1612
Gallant's Burden
20
If you could indent with the Sunne to stand still .. yet it shall sette: Be the day never so long, at length comes evensong.
1732
Gnomologia
no. 6132
Be the day never so long, At length cometh Even-song.
1935
In whose Dim Shadow
xv.
‘“Be the day weary or be the day long, At last it ringeth to evensong”,’ quoted the Chief Constable.
1969
Life in Studio
120
Be the day short or be the day long, At length it cometh to evensong.
perseverance

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