Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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¶RANKLE, v.1 Sc. usage: to cause trouble in, to corrupt.Kcd. 1844 W. Jamie Muse 98:
Tak ye my word, they're catheran loons, They'll shortly rankle a' our touns.