grieshoch

[ gree-shuhk; Scots gree-shuhkh ]

/ ˈgri ʃʌk; Scots ˈgri ʃʌx /

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noun Scot.

a bed of embers, especially of a peat or moss fire.

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Origin of grieshoch

First recorded in 1795–1805, grieshoch is from the Scots Gaelic word griòsach embers

Words nearby grieshoch

griefo, grief-stricken, Grieg, griege, Grierson, grieshoch, grievance, grievance committee, grievant, grieve, grievous