randan

See also: Randan

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.
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