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Scotch mist

noun

  1. a combination of mist or fog and drizzle, occurring frequently in Scotland and parts of England.
  2. a cocktail made by pouring Scotch whisky over finely crushed ice.


Scotch mist

noun

  1. a heavy wet mist
  2. drizzle
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Scotch mist1

First recorded in 1655–65
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Scotch mist1

C16: so called because it is common on Scottish hills

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