Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BENNER, n. “Only heard in phrase — ‘as dry as b[enner].' Applied to clothes” (Ork. 1929 Marw.).
[Origin obscure. Marw. connects with Banyan, Banyar, q.v.]
