Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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STEENGE, n., v. [stindʒ]
I. n. A sharp pain (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.; Ags., Fif., Lth., Kcb., Rxb. 1971).
II. v. To attack with a sharp pain (Watson Bwk., Kcb., Rxb. 1971).
[A variant, found also in form stinge, n., in Eng. dial., of sting. Cf. Sing, v.1 and singe.]
