Deasil (adverb)
des-uhl
In the direction of the sun’s apparent course, considered as lucky; clockwise.
A late 18thC Scottish Gaelic word that can also be pronounced dee-esh-uhl: According to an old custom, you can bring someone good fortune by walking around the person deasil (clockwise) three times while carrying a torch or candle .
Example sentences
“We moved deasil around the circle for what seemed like forever.”
“If you walk deasil around the maze you’ll come to the centre in no time, just don’t try it the other way. “
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