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Definition Hogmanay in British English
Hogmanay noun
[countable/uncountable] noun
/ˈhɒɡməneɪ/
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 31st December and the celebrations that happen at that time
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