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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ANGER, v. intr. To become angry. (N.E.D. says “rare,” and quotes only Burns for the mod. period.) [′ɑŋər]Mearns 1819 J. Burness Plays, Poems, etc. 201:
My muse will nae assist me langer, The dorty jade sometimes does anger.Ayr. 1786 Burns Scotch Drink xiii.:
When neebors anger at a plea.