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February fill dyke, be it black or be it white
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Proverb
proverb
The month of February often brings rain or snow.
en 1837 William Hone The every-day book and table-book; or, Everlasting calendar of popular amusements Regarding the season, there is an old proverb worthy noticing: February fill dike, be it black or be it white.
Related terms
en February fill-dike
en subjunctive expressions