Ease, Ose, Man's Nose Lyrics
A two-line counting-out rhyme from the west of Scotland, with a man's nose, cold porridge and a bowl of pease brose.
Ease, Ose, Man's Nose
Ease, ose, man's nose;
Cauld parritch, pease brose.
Printed from https://nurseryrhymes.co/ease-ose-mans-nose/
- Type
- Counting Rhymes
- Tune
- Chanted counting-out rhyme
- Best for ages
- 3 to 8 years
Hand Motions and Actions
| When you sing | Do this |
|---|---|
| Ease, ose, man's nose | Point to a different player on each word. |
| Cauld parritch, pease brose | Keep pointing; the last word picks who is out. |
What Does Ease, Ose, Man's Nose Mean?
The rhyme is in Scots. Cauld parritch is cold porridge, and pease brose is a simple dish made by stirring boiling water into meal made from dried peas. The words are chosen for their sound and beat more than their meaning, which is what a counting-out rhyme needs.
History and Origin
Robert Ford prints it in Children's Rhymes, Children's Games, Children's Songs, Children's Stories (1904) as a counting-out rhyme said in the west of Scotland. It is one of a long run of short Scots rhymes he collected for choosing who would be It.
Learning Activities
- Count out: point to one player on each word to choose who is It.
- Breakfast talk: compare porridge with other breakfasts around the world.
- Nose touch: touch your nose on "man's nose" before pointing on.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is pease brose?
Meal made from dried peas, stirred with boiling water.
What does cauld parritch mean?
Cold porridge, in Scots.