Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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BELANG, n. A property, quality, operative power (of a substance).Lnk. 1893 J. Crawford Verses 98:
An' seena leafs an' ethart stangs, An' eemock's dung an' swutchpil fangs, Their origin an' their belangs He'll glibly name.
