Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
BENZEL, n. “A heap” (Sc. 1911 S.D.D.).
[Prob. a variant of Banyel, z being a mistaken spelling for y.]