RANDAN

Etymology 1

Noun

randan (plural randans)

(Scotland) Riotous or disorderly behaviour.

(Scotland) A rowdy celebration; a spree.

Etymology 2

Noun

randan (plural randans)

The product of a second sifting of meal; the finest part of the bran.

A boat propelled by three oarsmen.

Source: Wiktionary


Ran"dan, n.

Definition: The product of a second sifting of meal; the finest part of the bran. [Prov. Eng.]

Ran"dan, n.

Definition: A boat propelled by three rowers with four oars, the middle rower pulling two.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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