Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BENNI SUNDAY, n. “The Sunday before Christmas” (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.).
[O.N. bœ̄n, a prayer. O.E. bēn.]