haggish

Meanings

• adjective

  1. Having the appearance or characteristics of a haggis: old, shaggy, and unattractive.

  - "The old haggis dog looked haggish after years of neglect."
  - "The haggish-looking man sat alone in the tavern."

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Variants

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hag , haggish , hags

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Etymology

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Originally used to describe something old and shaggy, the term 'haggish' comes from the Old English word 'hagg,' meaning 'coarse' or 'rough.'

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Trivia

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1. Haggis is a national dish of Scotland and is traditionally served with neeps (turnips) and tatties (potatoes).

2. The first recorded mention of haggis was in 1411, in a poem by Robert Henryson.

3. Haggis is not actually a rabbit, despite the popular belief; it is made from sheep's heart, liver, and lungs.

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Related Concepts

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1. coarse: Related to the rough or unrefined quality of haggish.

2. shaggy: Related to the unkempt and unattractive appearance of haggish.

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Culture

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In Scottish literature and cuisine, haggis is a savory pudding made from sheep's heart, liver, and lungs, mixed with onions, oatmeal, and spices. The term 'haggish' has been used to describe the appearance or character of something similar to this dish.

How to Memorize "haggish"

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Haggis is old and haggard,' to help remember the definition of haggish.

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