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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LEENGE, v. Also leinge. To slouch in walking, to lounge (Cld., Rxb. 1825 Jam., Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.). Hence leenger, a sloucher, lazy fellow, a lounger (Cld. 1880 Jam.).Fif. 1864 W. D. Latto T. Bodkin vii.:
Willie … shoothered his pack, an' was leingin' awa' through the Whunny Muir in nae time.