Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†HONGER, Hunger, n. A fisherman's tabu-name for a kettle or pot (Sh. 1902 E.D.D., hunger, 1908 Jak. (1928), honger).
[Variant of hanger, that which hangs (on its hook over the fire).]
