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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GANGS, n.pl. Also gyangs, gangse. A spring shears, used “for clipping sheep” (Cai. 1907 D. B. Nicolson in County of Cai. 73, gangs; Cai.⁷ 1953, gyangs), or “trimming grass borders in gardens” (Cai. 1900 E.D.D.). [g(j)ɑ(:)ŋz]Cai. 1930 John o' Groat Jnl. (25 April):
He could mak' a show sheep so lang's he hed a good gangse.