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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1584-1585
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Hangrell, n. [Prob. for hang-rail. In later dial. (also n. Eng.) hangrell, hangarel, ‘a stick or post on which anything is hung’.] The gallows. — a1585 Polwart Flyt. 805 (T).
Gleyit gangrell, auld mangrell, to the hangrell vith pyne
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