Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BUNJELL, BUNJEL, BUNGEL, n. [′bʌndʒəl] Not known to our correspondents.
1. “Burthen of straw; fern” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 102; 1887 Jam.6, bunjel).
2. A bundle (w. and s.Sc. 1887 Jam.6, bungel (s.v. budgel)).
[Prob. a variant of Bengle, Benjel (s.v.), a large quantity, a crowd, influenced by Eng. bundle.]
