American Dictionary
Definition Hogmanay in American English
Hogmanay noun
[countable/uncountable] noun
/ˈhɑɡməˌneɪ/
The origin of the word Hogmanay is not clear, but it is thought to come from an old French word meaning "New Year’s Day" or "New Year’s gift."
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in Scotland, the evening of December 31st and the celebrations that happen at that time
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