hogmanay

Definitions


[hɒɡməˈneɪ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- (in Scotland) New Year's Eve, and the celebrations that take place at this time


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Origin:
late Middle English (in Yorkshire): probably from Old French haguimenio, French aguillanneuf ‘New Year's Day, New Year's gift’




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