- there is luck in odd numbers
- непарні числа приносять удачу
English-Ukrainian dictionary of proverbs . 2013.
there is luck in odd numbers
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there is luck in odd numbers — A superstition similar to that in third time lucky. Cf. VIRGIL Eclogues viii. 75 numero deus impare gaudet, the god delights in an uneven number. 1598 SHAKESPEARE Merry Wives of Windsor v. i. 3 This is the third time; I hope good luck lies in odd … Proverbs new dictionary
luck — see there is luck in leisure there is luck in odd numbers the devil’s children have the devil’s luck diligence is the mother of good luck fools for luck … Proverbs new dictionary
odd — see there is luck in odd numbers … Proverbs new dictionary
Odd — ([o^]d), a. [Compar. {Odder} ([o^]d [ e]r); superl. {Oddest}.] [OE. odde, fr. Icel. oddi a tongue of land, a triangle, an odd number (from the third or odd angle, or point, of a triangle), orig., a point, tip; akin to Icel. oddr point, point of a … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
numbers — There is no systematic numerology in English folklore; the only numbers widely regarded as significant are *three, *seven, *nine, *thirteen. The latter only acquired importance over the last two or three centuries, but the good luck ascribed… … A Dictionary of English folklore
Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs, Thematic Index — absence absence makes the heart grow fonder he who is absent is always in the wrong the best of friends must part blue are the hills that are far away distance lends enchantment to the view out of sight, out of mind … Proverbs new dictionary
number — see there is luck in odd numbers there is safety in numbers … Proverbs new dictionary
number game — Introduction any of various puzzles and games that involve aspects of mathematics. Mathematical recreations comprise puzzles and games that vary from naive amusements to sophisticated problems, some of which have never been solved.… … Universalium
Odder — Odd Odd ([o^]d), a. [Compar. {Odder} ([o^]d [ e]r); superl. {Oddest}.] [OE. odde, fr. Icel. oddi a tongue of land, a triangle, an odd number (from the third or odd angle, or point, of a triangle), orig., a point, tip; akin to Icel. oddr point,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Oddest — Odd Odd ([o^]d), a. [Compar. {Odder} ([o^]d [ e]r); superl. {Oddest}.] [OE. odde, fr. Icel. oddi a tongue of land, a triangle, an odd number (from the third or odd angle, or point, of a triangle), orig., a point, tip; akin to Icel. oddr point,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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