Meaning of the word "better wed over the mixen than over the moor" in English
What does "better wed over the mixen than over the moor" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
better wed over the mixen than over the moor
US /ˈbetər wed ˈoʊvər ðə ˈmɪksən ðæn ˈoʊvər ðə mʊr/
UK /ˈbetə wed ˈəʊvə ðə ˈmɪksən ðæn ˈəʊvə ðə mʊə/
Idiom
it is better to marry someone from your own neighborhood or social background than someone from far away or unknown origins
Example:
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My grandmother always said, 'Better wed over the mixen than over the moor,' believing that local matches were more stable.
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He chose to marry his childhood friend, following the old proverb: better wed over the mixen than over the moor.