Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†MUNGER-HOOSE, n. An Ork. sea-taboo name for a church (Ork. 1929 Marw.).
[O.N. munka-hús, a monastery, munkr, a monk.]
