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randan
[ ran-dan ]
noun
- a rowboat designed for three people, one person in the middle using two oars and the other two using one oar each.
- the method for rowing such a boat.
randan
1/ ˌrænˈdæn; ˈrænˌdæn /
noun
- rowdy behaviour; a spree
randan
2/ ˈrændæn; rænˈdæn /
noun
- a boat rowed by three people, in which the person in the middle uses two oars and the people fore and aft use one oar each
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Word History and Origins
Origin of randan1
C18: perhaps changed from random
Origin of randan2
C19: of uncertain origin
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Example Sentences
This boat put off just when we did, and when both boats reached the broad, open water, the randan proposed a race to Marlow.
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It happened that while we were stopping at Cookham, a randan boat was also waiting there to start.
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Then they go away, and the place keeps on the randan for weeks after.
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Larger wherries were also built, ‘randan’ rig (for a pair of oars with a sculler amidships, or three pairs of sculls at option).
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The randan were favourites, and led; but Moulton fainted, and the four won.
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