"David Brewer" > wrote in message
. uk...
> Ophelia wrote:
>
>> Pie refers to a meat pie or similar.. and the chips (remember you call
>> them fries).
>>
>> I suppose it used to be (is) a popular and easy meal, not to my taste
>> though.
>>
>> One can buy these from our 'fish' shops the same way we buy fish and
>> chips
>>
>> Ophelia
>> Scotland
>
>
> I thought that Scots bought "chips and fish".

Nope Although if you want fish and chips you ask for a 'fish supper'
even though it might be mid day)))