Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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†BANGREL, BANGREE, n. “An ill-natured ungovernable woman” (Jam.1 1825 for Slk. s.v. Bangrel).Sc. 1888 C. Mackay Dict. of Lowland Sc.:
Bangree, a scolding woman.
