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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1951
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DRUISH, v. and n. Also drush: drossj, dross (Jak.). [drøʃ]
1. v. To drizzle, usu. with light wind (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)).
2. n. Drizzle, fine rain (Sh. 1950, druish).
Hence drushie, drizzly.Sh. 1951 New Shetlander No. 27, 14:
In the afternoon of a drushie day, the Anne came into the harbour before a south wind, and dropped anchor off Mr Torry's house.
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