Dirgie

/ˈdɜrdʒi/ noun

Definition

A Scottish term for a funeral feast or gathering where food and drink are shared after a burial, with a dirge-like or solemn atmosphere.

Etymology

From Scots 'dirgie,' possibly derived from 'dirge' with a diminutive or informal suffix '-ie,' reflecting Scottish dialect traditions.

Kelly Says

In Scottish tradition, a 'dirgie' was the meal after the funeral—but calling it that made it sound both sad and communal, like sharing grief over soup and bread!

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