Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of Scottish fairs & markets).
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BRANDON FAIR. Also Brannon, Brinnan. 1. In May at Banff (Bnff. 1703 J. Forbes Abd. Almanac, 1845 Stat. Acc.2 XIII. 224 note, 1881 W. Gregor Folk-Lore 114) [′brɑŋɪn]; 2. St Brinnan's Day at Kilbirnie in May (Ayr. 1845 Stat. Acc.2 V. 725) [′brɪnən]; 3. At Kirkcaldy in May (Fif. 1703 J. Forbes Abd. Almanac).
[From St Brendan of Clonfert, a 6th century Irish saint (16 May).]
