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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Ganging, ppl. a. Also: gangin, gainging. [f. Gang v. in place of the earlier gangand.] = Gangand ppl. a. 2.1593 Edinb. B. Rec. V. 102.
The said mylnis is becum falteis in the ganging grayth and uther necessars 1595 Ib. 108.
The takers of the said mylnis sall be subject to uphald als weill the ganging geir thairof 1628 Soc. Ant. XXIII. 266.
Fyve cairtis and waines and thrie plewis with thair ganging geir 1630 Brechin Test. IV. 393.
Ane auld hors & ane gangin cart 1657 Ib. VI. 105.
Ten drawing oxine with ther ganging gear 1685 Ib. VII. 130.
Two old horse with thair gainging gear
