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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
RAGGLE, v.3, n.2
I. v.intr. To wrangle, dispute, bicker, banter (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 138; Abd. 1967); to haggle in bargaining (Rxb. a.1838 Jam. MSS. XI. 148).
II. n. A wrangle, dispute, argument (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 138; Abd. 1967).
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