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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

LEENGE, v. Also leinge. To slouch in walking, to lounge (Cld., Rxb. 1825 Jam., Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.). Hence leenger, a sloucher, lazy fellow, a lounger (Cld. 1880 Jam.).Fif. 1864 W. D. Latto T. Bodkin vii.:
Willie … shoothered his pack, an' was leingin' awa' through the Whunny Muir in nae time.

[Orig. doubtful. Phs. a variant of Linch, v.]

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