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quaich

Syllabification: (quaich)
Pronunciation: /kwāk/
Definition of quaich

noun

Scottish
  • a shallow drinking cup, typically made of wood and having two handles.
  • a trophy of a design similar to a quaich.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Scottish Gaelic cuach 'cup'

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