Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1821, 1896-1936
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THANG, n., v. Sc. form of Eng. thong. [θɑŋ]
I. n. As in Eng., a long, narrow strip of leather used as a cord, tie or whip (Abd.8 1917; em.Sc.(a), Ayr., Rxb. 1972).Hdg. 1896 J. Lumsden Battles 23:
Twa playsome foalies wi' our mithers, And kent o' neither thangs nor tethers!Sc. 1936 J. G. Horne Flooer o' Ling 2:
In whatna howff Gat ye that ouf Wha leads ye on a thang?
II. v. As in Eng., to whip or lash. Used fig. in quot.Edb. 1821 W. Liddle Poems 133:
It [tongue]'s never stiff for ane to thang, Except the rich.
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