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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1823
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BENFIRE, n. Bonfire. [′ben′faɪr]Ayr. 1823 Galt R. Gilhaize I. iii.:
Will he send me the apostate to mak a benfire?
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