Definition
deasil
adverb
- in a clockwise direction; moving to the right
Usage: chiefly Scottish and Irish English; used in traditional and spiritual contexts
adjective
- moving or arranged in a clockwise direction
Usage: chiefly Scottish and Irish English
Examples
- The dancers moved deasil around the circle.
- In Celtic tradition, walking deasil is considered auspicious.
- The procession went deasil around the ancient stone.
- She traced a deasil path with her finger on the map.
- The ritual required moving deasil three times around the fire.