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. “
March 29, 2024
Word of the Day – Connoisseur
Connoisseur (noun) kon-uh-sur a person who is especially competent to pass critical judgments in an…
March 28, 2024
Word of the Day – Malamute
Malamute (noun) mal-a-myoot one of an Alaskan breed of large dogs having a dense, coarse…
March 27, 2024
Word of the Day – Bedizen
Bedizen (verb) bed-iz-uhn to dress or adorn in a showy, gaudy, or tasteless manner. First…
March 26, 2024
Word of the Day – Ormolu
Ormolu (noun) awr-muh-loo Also called mosaic gold. an alloy of copper and zinc used to…
March 25, 2024
Word of the Day – Phototropism
Phototropism (adj) fo-to-trop-iz-m Tendency to grow towards the sunlight. First recorded in 1895–1900; photo- +…
March 24, 2024
Word of the Day – Embower
Embower (verb) em-bou-er to shelter in, cover or surround with foliage. First recorded in 1570–80;…
Clockwise is only correct for the northen hemisphere. For us down under, it’s anti-clockwise