Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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RANYO, n. A dispute, wrangle (Ork. 1929 Marw.). Cf. ralyo s.v. Rally, n.3
[O.N. rengja, v., as law term, to dispute, challenge, Norw. rengjast, to quarrel. But phs. influenced by wrangle, which is orig. from the same root.]
