bonxie

[ bongk-see ]

Origin of bonxie

1
First recorded in 1765–75; of uncertain origin; final element is apparently -sy

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bonxie

/ (ˈbɒŋksɪ) /


noun
  1. (originally in Shetland) the great skua: See skua

Origin of bonxie

1
C19: probably of Scandinavian origin: compare Norwegian bunke heap, something dumpy

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