Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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†TANGVANGEL, n. Also tingfang (Ork. a.1838 Jam. MSS. X. 317). Gen. in pl.: the temples of the head (Ork. 1929 Marw.). Rare. [′tɑŋ ′vɑŋəl(z)]
[Norw. dial. tunnvange, O.N. þunnvangi the temples or sides of the brow.]
