doch–an–dorris

noun doch–an–dor·ris \ˌdäḵ-ən-ˈdȯr-əs\

Definition of DOCH-AN-DORRIS

Scottish & Irish

: a parting drink : stirrup cup

doch–an–dor·ris or doch–an–dor·is \ˌdäḵ-ən-ˈdȯr-əs\

Scottish Gaelic deoch an doruis & Irish deoch an dorais, literally, drink of the door

First Known Use: 1691

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