Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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LAING, n. A narrow ridge of land, as opposed to skift, a broad ridge (Ork. 1866 Edm. Gl.).
[Norw. dial., O.N. lengja, a stripe, long streak. Cf. Lengie.]