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   Scotch mist

   /skɒtʃ ˈmɪst/

   noun

   • 1. a thick drizzly mist of a kind common in the Scottish Highlands.

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   When was Scotch Mist first used?

   • The earliest known use of the noun Scotch mist is in the mid 1600s. OED's earliest evidence for Scotch mist is from 1639, in the writing of John Clarke, schoolmaster. Scotch mist is formed within English, by compounding.

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   What does Scotland mist mean?

   • In Scotland, “Scotch mist” refers to a light rain or drizzle that doesn’t seem to get anything wet. Meanwhile, in England, it’s more commonly used as a metaphor for something that is unclear or vague. Despite its regional variations, there are still many ways you can use the idiom “Scotch mist”.

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   What is Scotch Mist?

   • (World War II) Something imaginary, nonexistant, or overlooked. Scotch mist, the R.A.F. term for something imaginary. […] The joke of it is that Scotch mist is as wetting as English rain. A drink of Scotch whisky served with ice and lemon peel. The perennial flowering plant Galium sylvaticum.

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   Where did the word 'Scotch Mist' come from?

   • The origins of the idiom “Scotch mist” can be traced back to Scotland, where it is said to have originated. The term is often used to describe a light drizzle or misty rain that is common in Scottish weather. However, its usage has evolved over time to take on a broader meaning.

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   What does mist mean in English?

   • (UK) A cold and penetrating mist, verging on rain. (UK, dialect, chiefly Lancashire and Yorkshire, idiomatic) Something that is hard to find or does not exist. (World War II) Something imaginary, nonexistant, or overlooked. Scotch mist, the R.A.F. term for something imaginary. […] The joke of it is that Scotch mist is as wetting as English rain.

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   What is a Scotch Mist cocktail?

   • A Scotch Mist cocktail is a cocktail made by pouring Scotch whisky over finely crushed ice. 'SCOTCH MIST' is also a term for a combination of mist or fog and drizzle, occurring frequently in Scotland and parts of England.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › scotch-mistScotch mist | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Scotch mist is a noun that means a mixture of fog and light rain. Learn how to pronounce it, see related words and phrases, and find translations in different languages.

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     Scotch mist meaning: 1. a mixture of fog and light rain 2. a...

   • Znaczenie Scotch Mist, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     Scotch mist definicja: 1. a mixture of fog and light rain 2....

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     Scotch mist translate: 蘇格蘭霧，山靄. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     Scotch mist translate: 苏格兰雾，山霭. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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4. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › Scotch_mistScotch mist - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Sep 27, 2024 · Scotch mist (countable and uncountable, plural Scotch mists) (UK) A cold and penetrating mist, verging on rain. (UK, dialect, chiefly Lancashire and Yorkshire, idiomatic) Something that is hard to find or does not exist. (World War II) Something imaginary, nonexistant, or overlooked.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › scotch-mistScotch mist noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of Scotch mist noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Scotch mist is a term that can refer to a type of fog in Scotland or a metaphor for confusion or uncertainty. Learn how to use it correctly in different contexts and regions, and avoid common mistakes.

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › scotch-mist_nScotch mist noun - Oxford English Dictionary

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   There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun Scotch mist. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Scotch mist is a combination of mist or fog and drizzle, or a cocktail made with Scotch whisky. Learn the origin, history and usage of this term with examples from literature and sources.

9. www.usingenglish.com › idioms › scotch+mist'Scotch Mist' Meaning - UsingEnglish.com

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   The phrase 'Scotch mist' is used humorously to refer to something that is hard to find or doesn't exist - something imagined.