quaich

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A traditional shallow, two-handled cup of Scottish origin symbolizing friendship, originally used to toast the arrival or departure of a visitor.
  2. Any two-handled drinking vessel or trophy.

Pronunciation

/kweɪx/ /kweɪk/ /kwex/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-quaich.wav

Word forms

quaich quaichs quaiches quaigh quegh

Etymology

From Scots quaich, from Scottish Gaelic cuach (“bowl, goblet”), from Old Irish cuäch (“goblet”), from Proto-Celtic *kaɸukos (“cup, bowl, vessel”).

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