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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BENGEL, v. (See quot.) [bɛŋl]Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928); Sh.⁴ 1934:
Bengel, in carrying out a piece of work in a clumsy manner: to make something uneven and crooked.