Dreich

Type

Weather

Area of origin

Scotland

Area of use

Scotland

Related terms

Haar

Adjective describing persistent dull damp weather , such as when the haar descends [M.R.]

In 2013 the word “dreich” topped a poll for Scotland’s favorite word, chosen from a selection of eight contenders: Crabbit, Blether, Haiver, Beastie, Sleekit, Braw, Glaikit and Dreich. Read more here.

Etymology

Old Scots.

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    Entry contributors:

    Michael Riggs