Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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HOINIC, n. A trumpet, bugle, specif. a luderhorn used at sea in fog (Sh. 1814 Irvine MSS.). [The same word as Honnek, see etym. note s.v.), dim. form of Norn honn, O.N. horn, a horn.]
