Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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VANGER, n. Also vanger-hand. The upper hand, the advantage, esp. in phr. to get the vanger (hand) o' (Ork. 1929 Marw.). [′vɑŋər]
[Orig. obscure.]
