Where does the Scottish word Dreich come from?

“Dreich” – meaning dull or gloomy – topped a poll to mark Book Week Scotland, led by the Scottish Book Trust. It beat off contenders including “glaikit”, “scunnered” and “shoogle”. The charity said the first recorded use of the word “dreich” was in 1420, when it originally meant “enduring” or “slow, tedious”.

What does Dreich mean in German?

Definition of ‘dreich’ 1. sad or dull; dismal.

What is a Scottish lass called?

lassies. See word origin. Frequency: (chiefly Scotland, Northern England, Geordie, Northumbrian) A young girl, a lass, especially one seen as a sweetheart.

Why do Scots say bairn?

Derived from the Old English word bearn, meaning child or descendent, bairn has its roots in Old Saxon and Old High German, and is used in some parts of North East England and Yorkshire as well as eastern Scotland. Bairn remains part of Scottish culture thanks to a famous Scottish family – The Broons.

What is a Glaikit?

Glaikit (pronounced glay-kit; also spelt glaiket) is an adjective used to describe a stupid, foolish and thoughtless person or action. It is mainly used in Scotland and Northern England, like in: “Don’t just stand there looking glaikit, do something!”

What does bra mean in Scottish?

1 chiefly Scotland : good, fine.

What is Drookit?

Drookit – extremely wet / absolutely drenched.

What is ‘dreich’ Scotland?

“Dreich” – meaning dull or gloomy – topped a poll to mark Book Week Scotland, led by the Scottish Book Trust. It beat off contenders including “glaikit”, “scunnered” and “shoogle”.

Is ‘dreich’ the most iconic Scots word?

AS a nation always keen to look on the bright side, it’s a surprise that “dreich” has been named the “most iconic” Scots word. Used to describe the Scottish weather, it means dull or gloomy and topped a poll to mark Book Week Scotland, led by the Scottish Book Trust.

What is a driecher and driech?

Driech as he calls it, means a slow payer,… unco driech is very slow, and “driecher and driecher” means, as we say in the South, worser and worser….

Munro Jimmy Swan 33: By-and-by I found Macleerie a little dreich in settlin’ his bills…. Fraser Sketches 335: