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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
‡DRIESHACH, n. The glowing embers of a peat fire (n.Sc. 1808 Jam.; Abd. 1900 E.D.D.; Abd.2 1940). [′driʃəx]
[A corruption of Gael. grìosach, burning embers; cf. Drodlich from Gael. grodlach.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Drieshach n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 20 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/drieshach>
