Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BRANGAS, n. “Halter for cattle” (Cai.8 1934). [′brɑŋgəs]
[Gael. brang, a slip of wood in the head-stall of a horse's halter, resting on the jaw; horse's collar; brangas, a pillory. MacBain derives it from Branks, n.1, q.v.]
