Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BJENNER, BJENEK, n. “Sea-term (tabuname) for a dog” (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928) s.v. bjenek; 1914 Angus Gl. s.v. bjenner).
[Cf. Benibiter, Beainer.]