Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DRUNTYACH, adj. Bad-tempered (Rs., Crm. (Avoch) 1916 T.S.D.C. II.). [′drʌntjʌx]
[Drunty (see Drunt, n.1) + suff. -ach.]