(also doch an dorris ) / ˌdɒx ən ˈdɒrɪs; ˌdɒk; NAmE ˌdɑːx ən ˈdɔːrɪs; ˌdɑːk/ noun
( ScotE , IrishE ) a last alcoholic drink, usually whisky , before you leave
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WORD ORIGIN
late 17th cent.: from Scottish Gaelic deoch an doruis drink at the door.