Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • To quarrel.
  • To cavil.

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Examples

  • Well, apparently neither a Superboy Punch or a Mr. Mind Munch can hold a cangle to a BENDIS DELETION!

    New Avengers #31: Sure to upset even the strongest Bendis fans – Official. 2007

  • The Com mender of the Faithful forthright gave orders to mount, and the twain, escorted by their host, rode forth on the traces of the grain till they drew near the house, when the youth heard the jingle and jangle [FN#256] of horses 'tramp and the wrangle and cangle of men's outcries.

    Arabian nights. English Anonymous 1855

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