driegh

See also: driegħ

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /dɹix/, /dɹik/

Adjective

driegh (comparative more driegh, superlative most driegh)

1. (Scotland) Drear, dreary; dree.
   • 1886 May 1 – July 31, Robert Louis Stevenson, Kidnapped, being Memoirs of the Adventures of David Balfour in the Year 1751: […], London; Paris: Cassell & Company, published 1886, →OCLC:

     “Step in by, the both of ye, gentlemen,” says Cluny. “ […] My life is a bit driegh,” says he, pouring out the brandy; “I see little company, and sit and twirl my thumbs, and mind upon a great day that is gone by, and weary for another great day that we all hope will be upon the road. And so here’s a toast to ye: The Restoration!”

Scots

Adjective

driegh (comparative mair driegh, superlative maist driegh)

1. drear, dreary