Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BJESNIK, BJESNEK, n. “A tabu-name, formerly used by fishermen, for bødi, fishing-basket” (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928) s.v. bjesnek; 1914 Angus Gl. s.v. bjesnik).
