Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BANYEL, BANGYAL, BANGYEL, Banniel, Banyal, n. and v. [′bɑŋjəl ′bɑnjəl]
1. n. (See first quot.)Sc. 1911 S.D.D.:
Bangyal, a bundle; a slovenly fellow; a crowd of people.Ib.:
Banniel, a bundle.Bnff. 1866 Gregor D.Bnff. 10:
“Banyals o' bairns came burriein' round the door.” The word contains the notion of disorder and rudeness.Bnff. 1928 (per Bnff.2):
Bangyel, bundle.Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B. 48:
Banyel. 1. A bundle or package. . . . 2. pl., one's baggage. . . . ‡3. A slovenly, idle fellow.Ib. Intro. § 77:
A tendency to assimilate -lion to the ending -iel, yel is illustrated by Banyel (= Ballion), Haniel (= Hallion), Stannyel (a stallion).
2. v. (See quots.)Bnff. 1866 Gregor D.Bnff. 216:
Bangyal, to crowd; to move in a confused crowd. vbl.n. bangyalan, the act of crowding (Ib.).
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