hirtch

1 of 2

intransitive verb

ˈhirch

-ed/-ing/-es

1

Scottish : to shudder with or as if with cold

2

Scottish : to walk with a jerky hobbling motion

hirtch

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -es

Scottish

: hitch

Word History

Etymology

Intransitive verb

origin unknown

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