ˈrannigal Sc. and north. dial.
Also Sc. 6 rannegald, 9 rannygill.
[? Alteration of renegade.]
(See quots.)
| 15.. Kennedy Flyting w. Dunbar 401 (Bann. MS.) Rawmowd rebald, rannegald [ed. 1508 renegate] rehatour. 1825 Jamieson Suppl., Rannygill, a bold, impudent, unruly person... Roxb. 1847–78 Halliwell, Rannack, a worthless fellow. Rannigal is also used. 1878 Cumbld. Gloss., Rannigal, a masterful child or animal. |