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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ANGER-NAIL, n. A Sc. equivalent of agnail (in Eng. dial. also hang-nail). Cf. Rag-nail. [′ɑŋər′nel]w., s.Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B. 42:
Anger-nail. A loose or torn piece of skin at the base of the finger-nail.