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hog·ma·nay (häg′mə nā′)

noun

Scot. New Year's Eve, when young people go about singing and seeking gifts

Etymology: Anglo-Norm hoguinané, corrupted < OFr aguillanneuf, last day of the year < aguille, needle, point (< LL acula, dim. of L acus: see acerose) + neuf, new (< L novus, new)

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