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deasil


dea·sil

adv \ˈdē-zəl\

Definition of DEASIL

: clockwise — compare widdershins

Origin of DEASIL

Scottish Gaelic deiseil, from Middle Irish dessel, from Old Irish dess right, south + sel turn; akin to Latin dexter right hand — more at dexter
First Known Use: 1771

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