Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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¶TANG, adj. Straight, tight (Sc. 1825 Jam.).
[Orig. obscure. Phs. an erroneous rendering of Pang, id., confused with Thrang.]