Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BUNGEL, BUNGLE, Bongel, n. and v. [′boŋgəl, ′bɔŋgəl (Jak.)]
1. n. “Big clod of earth turned up in harrowing” (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), bungel); “a clod used as a missile to pelt with” (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.).
2. v. “To throw a sod or turf at one” (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., bungle; 1914 Angus Gl.).Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
To b[ongel] ane anidder.
