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spang(2)(dictionary)
spang(3)(dictionary)
spang(4)(dictionary)

spang(4) (iou)



spang noun2 & verb2. Chiefly Scot. & north. E16.
[Origin unkn. Cf. SPANG adverb.]
A. noun.
A jerk; a sudden violent movement. E16.
A smart rap or blow. L16.
A spring, a bound; a vigorous stride. E18.
b. verb.
verb intrans. Stride briskly; spring, bound; ricochet off a surface etc. E16.
verb trans. Throw with a jerk; pitch, fling. Also, eat up (food) rapidly. E16.