scug

Meanings

• noun

  A type of watercraft or vessel used in Scotland and Northern Ireland, typically small and flat-bottomed, with a square sail.

  - "The scug was used for fishing in the Scottish Highlands."
  - "The scug was an important mode of transportation in the past."

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Variants

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Zoug , Zug

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old Norse word 'skúgv' meaning 'covered boat' or 'sheepskin boat'.

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Trivia

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1. The scug was the primary mode of transportation in the Scottish and Northern Irish coastal communities before the advent of motorized boats.

2. The scug was also used as a fishing vessel, and its flat bottom made it well-suited for navigating shallow waters.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gaelic boat: Refers to the traditional boats used in the Scottish Gaelic and Irish communities, which includes the scug.

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Culture

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The scug was an integral part of Scottish and Northern Irish maritime history, used for fishing, transportation, and trade. It is also depicted in various works of literature and art.

How to Memorize "scug"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, flat-bottomed boat with a square sail.
   - Visualize the boat being used in a Scottish or Northern Irish coastal setting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scug' with Scotland or Northern Ireland.
   - Associate the word 'scug' with traditional boats and maritime history.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'scug' starts with the letter 's', which sounds like 'small, square sail'.

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