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dreich
adjective
or dreigh \ˈdrēḵ\
Etymology: Middle English dregh, dreich, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse drjūgr substantial, lasting; akin to Old English drēogan to perform, endure — more at drudge
1. chiefly Scotland
a. : long and drawn out : protracted
< a dreich job hoeing potatoes >
b. : tedious and uninteresting : tiresome
< a dreich sermon >
2. chiefly Scotland : slow or tardy especially in paying debts
3. chiefly Scotland : dismal and gloomy : dreary
< dreich damp days — D.B.Forrester > |