proverb · Words worth keeping
Rain from east, Two days at least.
Rain from east, Two days at least.
Historical period not yet established
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Meaning in plain English
The saying predicts at least two days of rain when it comes from the east. Direction is made a sign of duration.
What the words are saying
The rhyme attaches a lower limit to the expected spell, making an observation seem enough for a short forecast. The explanation does not establish the relationship for a particular place or weather system. A useful reading distinguishes the direction, predicted length and confidence of the claim instead of turning them into verified data.
Everyday example
Someone discussing wind lore records the claimed duration without relying on it for the next two days’ plans.
When to use it
Use it to examine a directional weather prediction as folklore.
What it does not mean
The two-day minimum is not a verified forecast.
Agent-assisted editorial interpretation. This explains the words; it does not by itself verify their author or earliest origin.
Attribution & collection notes
- Author or tradition
- Traditional
Attribution: traditional - Country attributed
- Not established
A country attribution does not establish the earliest origin. - Historical period
- Historical period not yet established
No sufficiently supported historical placement has been established. Import and download dates are not treated as composition dates. - Recorded source
- A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases
Entry 1329 · Rain
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