Minch

American

[minch] / mɪntʃ /

noun

a sea channel between mainland Scotland and the Outer Hebrides islands. 25–45 miles (40–70 km) wide.

Minch British

/ mɪntʃ /

noun

a channel of the Atlantic divided into the North Minch between the mainland of Scotland and the Isle of Lewis, and the Little Minch between the Isle of Skye and Harris and North Uist

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Mr Robertson, who was in Turkey for the steel-cutting ceremony, said he felt positive about the two ferries for the Little Minch.

From BBC • May 24, 2023

I had tracked down Tamariz through his English-language editor, Stephen Minch, who warned that it might be difficult to coordinate with the Maestro, given the number of projects he had underway.

From New York Times • Jan. 2, 2023

Two medical professionals at Arba Minch General Hospital described an influx of patients around 9 p.m. on Nov. 21.

From Washington Post • Dec. 5, 2022

The regular ferry, the SS Sheila, was soon packed so the Royal Navy ordered the Iolaire across the Minch from its berth in Stornoway to carry the extra men left behind.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2018

“Look at that floor,” Mr. Minch was saying.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary

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