Compiled by Lily Randall, Blog Staff Writer & Wortschatzmeisterin
In the Scots
language, blawm means "to bloom." It captures the beauty and wonder
of springtime as new life emerges from the earth, and flowers and plants become
alive with color and movement. It's a wonderful word that perfectly embodies
the spirit of the season, and it's a great way to showcase the rich heritage of
Scots vocabulary. Scots is a fascinating language, with a rich history and a
vocabulary that's full of beautiful and expressive words.
This digital image, created by the Editor, shows blue and white flowers arranged to look like the Saltire pattern on the flag of Scotland. It was inspired by Scotland's unofficial national anthem, "Flower of Scotland," which commemorates the Scottish Wars of Independence during the early 1300s, which culminated with the issuing of the Scottish Declaration of Independence on April 6, 1320.
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