Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BRENNA, n.
1. “Fire” (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)); “tabu-name (sea-term) for fire in general” (Ib.; 1914 Angus Gl.).
2. Comb.: brenna-stew, -stjuch, “fine mist-like spray from heavy breakers” (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928); 1914 Angus Gl., -stjuch).
[O.N. brenna, burning, fire. For second part of comb. see Stew, vapour, spray.]
