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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1911
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¶DANG, n. The meaning is uncertain. 'Road' or poss. 'cart' would suit the sense. The word is meant to represent tinkers' language and may not be authentic.Kcb. 1911 Gallovidian No. 49. 40:
An open dang, and the lift so cheerie.
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