The old proverb “February fill dyke” held that the month would bring rain enough to brim the ditches. Hone set it down against the middle of February, noting that it was usually borne out about that time by frequent rains and full streaming ditches.
February fill dyke
Printed under 18 February · England
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"February fill dyke," an old proverb, is usually verified about this time, by frequent rains, and full streaming ditches.
From Hone's Year Book, col. 216. Read the original
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