hangien.
/ˈhaŋi/, U.S. /ˈhæŋi/, Scottish English /ˈhaŋɪ/ Scottish.
1. A term of reproach: ? hangman or gallows-bird; a worthless fellow.
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1786 R. Burns Poems 56 Hear me, auld Hangie, for a wee, An' let poor, damned bodies bee.
2. A drift-net.
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1889 Sc. Leader 11 Mar. 5 The use of the hangie or drift-net on the waters of the Tay.
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n.1786- baske
- basked
- basker
- baskerville
- basket
- basket case
- basket cases
- basket catch
- basket cell
- basket chair
- basket clause
- basket coil
- basket dinner
- basket fern
- basket lunch
- basket maker
- basket mat
- basket meal
- basket name
- basket of currencies
- basket picnic
- basket sugar
- basket top
- basket weave
- basket willow