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dreach

nounfood

provisions or food that sustain life

Food or provisions that sustain life or maintain strength.

Example in use

We hae dreach aneuch for the week.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/DREEKH/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutralalso: dreich

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