Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BULGAN'S DAY, Bowlgan's —, n. = Bullion's Day (Cai. 1905 E.D.D.Suppl., Cai.7 1937, Bowlgan's — ); equivalent to St Swithin's day.
[Gael. builg, a bag, + -an (suff. of endearment). See Martin Bulg.]
