Adjective describing persistent dull damp weather , such as when the haar descends [M.R.]
In 2013 the word “dreich” topped a poll for Scotland’s favorite word, chosen from a selection of eight contenders: Crabbit, Blether, Haiver, Beastie, Sleekit, Braw, Glaikit and Dreich. Read more here.
Etymology
Old Scots.
Example locations
Entry contributors:
Michael Riggs