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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gangar(e, Ganger, n. [Northern ME. ganger (c 1400). Cf. ON. gangari a pacing horse, Norw. gangar a walker.] One going on foot; one going away. Before gangare, a foregoer. 1424 Acts II. 6/1.
In all burowis townys … that thar be ordanyt hostilaris … haifande stabillis and chawmeris to ridaris and gangaris c1520-c1535 Nisbet Hebr. vi. 20.
The before gangare [Wycl. forgoere] Jesus 1590 Black Bk. Taymouth 303.
The laird and ladie present, … with sindrie uther cumeris and gangeris 1595 Duncan App. Etym.
Anteambulo, a ganger before, a convoyer 1613 Misc. Spald. C. V. 217.
It is decernit that all cotteris and croftis men … sall pey to the gangaris for the myll stain … xij d.