randan

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English

Alternative forms

Etymology 1

From a conflation of rand (to storm, rave) and obsolete random (impetuosity, force).

Noun

randan (plural randans)

  1. (Scotland) Riotous or disorderly behaviour.
  2. (Scotland) A rowdy celebration; a spree.
    on the randan/on the randy = "on a spree"

Etymology 2

Noun

randan (plural randans)

  1. The product of a second sifting of meal; the finest part of the bran.
  2. A boat propelled by three oarsmen.