† ˈprangle, v. Obs. rare—1.
[Frequentative from OTeut. vbl. stem *prang- to press, squeeze, whence Goth. (ana-)praggan to oppress, Du., LG. prangen to pinch, etc., Du. pranger a barnacle for a horse: see -le 3.]
trans. To press tightly, pinch.
| c 1300 Havelok 639 And for keuel at þe laste, Þat in mi mouth was þrist faste, Y was þe[r]with so harde prangled, Þat I was þe[r]with ney strangled. |