A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bang, n. [e.m.E. bang (late 16th c.).] A resounding blow. —c1590 J. Stewart 27/445.
Ane loftie bang The steide presents vith his tuo heils behind
