Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FANG, n.3, v.3
I. n. A hitch in a rope, made on a weak part of a fishing-line (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)) or to shorten a cow's tether (Ib.) or put on a tethered animal's ear to prevent it pulling out its stake (Ork. 1929 Marw.).
II. v. To strengthen a weak part of a fishing-line by doubling and knotting it (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928); 1914 Angus Gl.).
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