Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1746, 1802
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HANG, v., n. Sc. usages:
I. v. In comb. hanging leaf, the name of a variety of summer pear.Cld. 1802 W. Forsyth Fruit Trees 91:
Hanging leaf; this is its name in Clydesdale, good and beautiful; almost round; its colour red and yellow; a delicious sweetness is found in its taste.
II. n. Part of the suspension of a church bell. See Hing, n., 2.Ags. 1746 Session Rec. Arbirlot MS. (13 July):
To the smith for a Hang to the Bell . . 8s.
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