Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DRIGHT, n. Ork. form of Eng. draught. [dra:it (Marw.)]
1. The draught of a ship (Ork. 1929 Marw.).
2. The track or beach where boats are hauled up to their winter quarters (Ib.).
3. A mill-race (Ork.5 1950).
4. Comb.: keel-dright, see Keel-draught.