Thus for ane Dow of Dunbar drew I this Dyte, Dowit with ane Dowglass, and boith war thei dowis.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author compares two individuals, Dow of Dunbar and Dowglass, using wordplay on 'dow' to suggest they share similar qualities or status.
- In plain terms
- The writer links two people together based on shared traits.
- What can you take from it?
- People are often grouped by shared characteristics.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we compare people?
- What defines a group?
Another view
The pun relies on specific language nuances.
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On ilk beugh till embrace Writtin in a bill was O Dowglass, O Dowglass Tender and trewe!
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