QUAIGHS

Noun

quaighs

plural of quaigh

Source: Wiktionary


QUAIGH

Quaigh, Quaich, n. Etym: [Gael.cuach. Cf. Quaff.]

Definition: A small shallow cup or drinking vessel. [Scot.] [Written also quegh.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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