- deoch an doris
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n
a Gaelic phrase from Scotland which means a drink at the door, i.e. a drink given to a guest before leaving.
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deoch an doris
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deoch an doris — [ˌdɒx (ə)n dɒrɪs, dɒk] (also doch an dorris) noun Scottish & Irish a final drink taken before parting. Origin C17: from Sc. Gaelic deoch an doruis drink at the door … English new terms dictionary
deoch an doris — n. (also doch an dorris) Sc. & Ir. a drink taken at parting; a stirrup cup. Etymology: Gael. deoch an doruis drink at the door … Useful english dictionary
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deoch-an-doruis — /dohh ən dorˈis/ noun A stirrup cup, a parting drink (also doch an doris, doch an dorach / əhh/ or deuch an doris) ORIGIN: Gaelic deoch drink, an the, and doruis, genitive of dorus door … Useful english dictionary
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