pairish

Scots

Etymology

From Middle English parisshe, from Anglo-Norman paroche, parosse and Old French paroisse, from Late Latin parochia, from Ancient Greek παροικία (paroikía, “a dwelling abroad”), from πάροικος (pároikos, “neighboring, foreigner”), from παρά (pará, “beside”) + οἶκος (oîkos, “house”). Cognate with English parish.

Noun

pairish (plural pairishes)

1. parish (subdivision)