LL-L "Etymology" 2002.01.07 (08) [E]

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From: Margaret Tarbet <oneko at mindspring.com>
Subject: Etymology

Thomas McCrae screivit:

>I wish you all a happy prosperous New Year

And to you in like wise!

>Someone
>asked me the origin of the word 'Hogmanay' and I honestly admit I do not
>know the answer. If it is gaelic we'll leave it there but just in case
>it has relevant connections I ask if anyone can answer the question.

My understanding has always been that it's from Middle Norse-French
'houguimaine' (or some spelling quite close to that) meaning a wee
gift given at the New Year.

Margaret

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From: R. F. Hahn <sassisch at yahoo.com>
Subject: Etymology

Margaret wrote (above):

> My understanding has always been that it's from Middle Norse-French
> 'houguimaine' (or some spelling quite close to that) meaning a wee
> gift given at the New Year.

_Concise Oxford Dictionary_:

"... [17th c., corresp. in sense and use to OF {Old French}
_aguillanneuf_, of unknown orig.; the Norma form _hoguinané_ may have
been the immediate source]"

Might the Old French form have been derived from a Celtic (assumedly
Gaulic) word?

Regards,
Reinhard/Ron

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