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laich

adjectiveplace

low-lying, level area of ground

Low in position or elevation; as a noun, a low-lying, level area of ground (e.g. the low part of Dunrossness).

Example in use

Da laich's gey mucky efter da rain.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/LAYKH/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentneutralalso: low

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