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hogmanay

/ˈhɒɡ.mə.neɪ/

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noun

/ˈhɒɡ.mə.neɪ/C1formalbritish
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее шотландское празднование кануна Нового года, традиционно включающее такие обычаи, как дарение подарков, посещение друзей и пение «Auld Lang Syne».

A proper noun referring to the Scottish celebration of New Year's Eve, traditionally involving customs such as gift-giving, visiting friends, and singing 'Auld Lang Syne'.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Scottish New Year's EveB2formalbritish

    The traditional Scottish celebration of New Year's Eve, involving customs like gift-giving, visiting neighbors, and singing 'Auld Lang Syne'.

    ruХогманай

    • We are planning a big party for Hogmanay this year.
    • The streets of Edinburgh are packed with people celebrating Hogmanay.
    • One of the most famous Hogmanay traditions is first-footing.
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