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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wrangle, Vrangill, v. [ME and e.m.E. wrangle(n (c1395).] intr. To quarrel, dispute. — 1602 Colville Paraenese Ep. 6.
If ve sall mutually byit, brabbill, and vrangill one vith ane vther 1581-1623 James VI Poems I 13/11.
Nothing hard but gunnis … As if they foght in skyes then wrangles thair
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