Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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†UNGANG, v. To surpass, go beyond, in phr. it ungangs me sair, I am much deceived, I am greatly mistaken (Ags. 1825 Jam.).Abd. 1768 Ross Helenore (S.T.S.) 96:
For it ungangs me sair gin at the last To gang together binna found the best.