'ablach' originates from Scottish Gaelic, specifically the word 'ablaich,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'lach' meant 'thing.'

'ablaich' transformed into the Scottish dialect word 'ablach,' and it has retained its meaning in modern usage.

Initially, it meant 'a thing cast away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'worthless person or thing.'