Heughs

/hjuːxz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of 'heugh,' referring to multiple steep cliffs, ravines, or rocky hollows.

Etymology

From heugh + -s (English plural). The variant spelling of heuchs using the 'heugh' form.

Kelly Says

In old Scottish literature and ballads, 'the heughs' often appear as dangerous, mysterious places—they're the kind of landscape feature that stories cling to, where outlaws hid and ancient magic was supposed to lurk!

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