Sir Walter Scott did similar things in Scotland
A load of things we think are 'traditional Scottish' were made up in the 1820s and later
( Queef Smegwin U r a 🔔🔚, Thu 3 Sep 2020, 14:22, archived)

aye, like Tennents lager, scotch pies, going back to school in August, and the procurator fiscal.

(morning Hairy biscuit!, Thu 3 Sep 2020, 14:32, archived)