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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Scotch mist¹

First recorded in 1655–65

Word History and Origins

Origin of Scotch mist¹

C16: so called because it is common on Scottish hills

Example Sentences

But many of the fancy colored hybrids, in reds, oranges and yellows, have proven poor performers, melting away like the Scotch mist.

From Washington Post

“You don’t get proper Scotch mist in Switzerland.”

From Literature

Height gain 245m Approx climb time 21 mins Scotch mist hanging over Bealach na Ba.

From The Guardian

A steady rain was falling, what Mr. Roy optimistically called “a Scotch mist.”

From New York Times

Oh, nothing much, but it looks so much like rain, and the Scotch mist is so heavy and cold, I thought you children could play upstairs this morning while aunty and I do some shopping downtown.

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