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deoch an doris
(deoch an doris)
Pronunciation:
/ˌdɒx (ə)n ˈdɒrɪs, dɒk/
(also
doch an dorris
)
noun
Scottish
&
Irish
a final drink taken before parting.
Origin:
late 17th century
: from Scottish Gaelic
deoch an doruis
'drink at the door'
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