deiseal

deiseal
1. noun /ˈdjɛʃəl,ˈdʒɛʃəl,ˈdɛʃəl,ˈdɛsəl/
Motion towards the right, in the direction of the hands of a clock or of the apparent motion of the sun; a turning in this direction.
2. adverb /ˈdjɛʃəl,ˈdʒɛʃəl,ˈdɛʃəl,ˈdɛsəl/
Righthandwise; clockwise; sunwise.

Deshil Holles Eamus.

Syn: clockwise, sunwise, righthandwise
3. interjection /ˈdjɛʃəl,ˈdʒɛʃəl,ˈdɛʃəl,ˈdɛsəl/
A deprecation meaning May it go right, said to someone who sneezes or swallows something awry.

If a persons meat or drink were to ... come against his breath, they instantly cry out, Deisheal! which is an ejaculation praying that it may go the right way.


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