In Scots, what does the word 'dreich' describe?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Dull, wet and gloomy weather
- Step 1: Dreich is a well-known Scots word used for weather.
- Step 2: It means grey, wet and dismal.
Answer
Dull, wet and gloomy weather.
Why not the others: A fine, bright morning: dreich describes the opposite of bright. A strong wind from the north: dreich is about damp gloom, not wind alone. A cold and snowy night: dreich is not specific to snow.
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