Archaic spelling or variant of 'harangue,' meaning a long, forceful speech or tirade, typically one that is bombastic or angry.
Variant of 'harangue,' from Old French 'harangue,' possibly from Germanic or Italian origins. The exact root is debated, but may relate to 'ring' (circular gathering) or military terminology.
Medieval and Renaissance writers couldn't quite agree on how to spell this word, creating dozens of variant spellings—'harang' is one of several ways it appeared in old books!
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