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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
STRUNG, n., v. Also strunk. [strʌŋ(k)]
I. n. Also in pl.: a sulky fit, the sulks (Cld. 1880 Jam.). Adj. strungie, sulky, pettish, quarrelsome (Ayr. 1825 Jam.).
II. v. To sulk, be sullen (Cld. 1880 Jam.).
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