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Hogmanay

Hogˊma-nay′

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Noun.
The old name, in Scotland, for the last day of the year, on which children go about singing, and receive a dole of bread or cakes; also, the entertainment given on that day to a visitor, or the gift given to an applicant.
[Scot.]

Definition 2024


Hogmanay

Hogmanay

English

Noun

Hogmanay (plural Hogmanays)

  1. (Scotland) New Year's Eve.
  2. (Scotland) A celebration or gift for New Year's Eve.

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Scots

Proper noun

Hogmanay

  1. New Year's Eve.
  2. A celebration or gift for New Year's Eve.