rand

Westrobothnian

/rɑːn/

noun
Definitions
  • A rafter under the roof, on which wood is set to dry.
  • (plural) Rafters between the walls of an outhouse at a fair distance from the floor and apart from each other, to set upon any tools during seasons when not in use, or anything else one wishes to be rid of; scaffolding under the roof for laying up firewood, timber, etc.

Etymology

Inherited from Old Norse rǫnd.

Origin

Old Norse

rǫnd

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