moonbroch - n., (Scot.) a hazy halo around the moon.
Said to presage a storm. This time, at least, I was able to confirm its Scots provience (and obscurity).
And that's our week of forgotten weather terms -- back next week with the usual round of scattershot logophilia.
---L.
Said to presage a storm. This time, at least, I was able to confirm its Scots provience (and obscurity).
And that's our week of forgotten weather terms -- back next week with the usual round of scattershot logophilia.
---L.