Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BESONG, n. Given by Francisque Michel meaning “a species of handkerchief crossed upon the breast.” This is a misspelling for Befong, q.v., caused no doubt by the confusion between the letter f and the long s.
