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Blouraichean

Blouraichean

Posted by Shona on Thursday 1st December 2016
At this time of year (and all year round in Scotland perhaps!), the sea becomes more wild and choppy, so this week’s word is ‘blouraichean.’

‘Blouraichean’ was collected from an informant on Scalpay, Harris, and means heavy seas, huge waves or breakers in a storm.

Although ‘blouraichean’ itself isn’t commonly found, a similar word appears in Dwelly’s Gaelic Dictionary, ‘blorach’, an adjective meaning clamorous or noisy. The word “blor” is also found on the Am Faclair Beag website, meaning a loud noise or a voice.

Tha word “blore” is also found in English, meaning a strong or roaring wind, the act of blowing or a blast.

Have you heard ‘blouraichean’ or any of these other words before? Or do you know of other words and phrases with a similar meaning or use? Let us know on Facebook or Twitter.
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