| 单词 |
bummack |
| 释义 |
† ˈbummock, ˈbummack Sc. [Etymology unknown: presumably ON.] 1. A large brewing of ale for a merry meeting; the ale itself. (In Caithness.) (Jam.)
1693Wallace Orkney 30 The Tennant will not fail to have..strong Ale (which they call Bummocks) in readiness. 1822Scott Pirate III. 200 (Jam.) The mickle bicker of Scapa..was always offered to the Bishop of Orkney brimful of the best bummock. 2. A Christmas entertainment in Orkney given by tenants to their landlords.
1795Statist. Acc. Orkney XV. 393 note (Jam.) These entertainments, called Bummacks, strengthened..the bonds of mutual confidence..The Christmas Bummacks are almost universally discontinued. |

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