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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1884
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CANKLING, adj. Quarrelsome, wrangling. Not known to our correspondents. [′kɑŋklɪŋ]Lnk. 1884 J. Hunter Poems 29:
Heed not yon ootside cankling crew That's plotting a' thegither.
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