Main Entry:

¹wran·gle

Pronunciation:

\ˈraŋ-gəl\

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

wran·gled; wran·gling \-g(ə-)liŋ\

Etymology:

Middle English; akin to Old High German ringan to struggle — more at wring

Date:

14th century

intransitive verb1: to dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker2: to engage in argument or controversytransitive verb1: to obtain by persistent arguing or maneuvering : wangle2 [back-formation from wrangler] : to herd and care for (livestock and especially horses) on the range