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 verb 1 : to dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker
2 : to engage in argument or controversytransitive verb 1 : to obtain by persistent arguing or maneuvering : wangle
2 [back-formation from wrangler] : to herd and care for (livestock and especially horses) on the range