Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LUNGE, v. Also lunsh (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.). Sc. forms of Eng. lounge, to loll, loaf about (Sh., Ags., Per., Fif., wm.Sc., Kcb. 1961). Ppl.adj. lunshin, idle, lazy (Cld. 1880 Jam.). [lʌndʒ, Sh. lʌnʃ]Sc. 1755 Ramsay Works (1877) II. 307:
Whase owsen lunges o'er a plain Of wide extent.
