DEOCH AN DORIS


Meaning of DEOCH AN DORIS in English

[ 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'.

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