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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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‡DRIESHACH, n. The glowing embers of a peat fire (n.Sc. 1808 Jam.; Abd. 1900 E.D.D.; Abd.2 1940). [′driʃəx]
[A corruption of Gael. grìosach, burning embers; cf. Drodlich from Gael. grodlach.]