Cuirm was a kind of beer or ale brewed in the Gàidhealtachd at one time. It was a powerful, intoxicating liquor made from barley, and being of course used at many feasts, the word cuirm came ultimately to mean a feast itself.
Cuirm was a type of beer or ale produced in the Highlands, characterized by its potency and intoxicating effects. It was typically brewed from barley and played a significant role at social gatherings, leading to the word cuirm being used to describe a celebratory event.