Deasil
[DEH-səl]
Part of speech: adverb
Origin: Scottish Gaelic, late 18th century
1.
(Dated, mainly Scottish) In the direction of the sun’s apparent course, considered as lucky; clockwise.
Examples of Deasil in a sentence
"Following the sun, the druids circled Stonehenge deasil."
"I circled the lot deasil while seeking a parking spot."
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