Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶BRANGE, n. A term of abuse for a person.Wgt. 1880 G. Fraser Lowland Lore 157:
A horrid Brange.
[Orig. obscure. Poss connected with n.Eng. dial. braundge, braunging, swagger(ing), pompous, coarse.]