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rand

1

[ rand ]

noun

  1. (in shoemaking) a strip of leather set in a shoe at the heel before the lifts are attached.
  2. British Dialect.
    1. a strip or long slice.
    2. a border or margin.


verb (used with object)

  1. to provide (footwear) with rands.

rand

2

[ rand ]

noun

  1. a coin and monetary unit of the Republic of South Africa, equal to 100 cents. : R.

Rand

3

[ rand ]

noun

  1. Ayn [ahyn], 1905–82, U.S. novelist and essayist, born in Russia.

rand

1

/ rɒnt; rænd /

noun

  1. the standard monetary unit of the Republic of South Africa, divided into 100 cents
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


rand

2

/ rænd /

noun

  1. shoemaking a leather strip put in the heel of a shoe before the lifts are put on
  2. dialect.
    1. a strip or margin; border
    2. a strip of cloth; selvage
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Rand

3

/ rænd /

noun

  1. the Rand
    short for Witwatersrand
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of rand1

before 900; Middle English, Old English; cognate with Dutch, German rand border, margin

Origin of rand2

1960–65; from Afrikaans, after The Rand ( def ) (Witwatersrand), a major gold mining area
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Word History and Origins

Origin of rand1

C20: from Afrikaans, shortened from Witwatersrand , referring to the gold-mining there; related to rand ²

Origin of rand2

Old English; related to Old High German rant border, rim of a shield, Old Norse rönd shield, rim
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Example Sentences

Rand said he hopes to break down queries more but needs more time, while Google has remained silent, giving us zero data to refute any of Rand’s claims.

The truth is, I believe the study that was presented by Rand Fishkin told the story Rand wanted to tell.

Rand constructed an entire philosophy around this called Objectivism, which she claimed could be fully justified by rationality and science.

Whether conveyed through philosophy or fiction, Rand’s worldview couldn’t function as a moral system if the pursuit of self-interest didn’t end up benefiting the common good.

A study commissioned this year by the council from the Rand.

Unlike former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, Huckabee is not immediately forming an exploratory committee.

Gawker sneered that Uber is "Ayn Rand's favorite car service."

There were loud voices, including that of Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), calling for ending the program entirely.

Sadly, Rand does not bring much in the way of diversity to the GOP ticket.

Sen. Rand Paul, however, resisted gushing--in keeping with his contrarian brand.

The Seymourite playing centre next to Rand-Brown had run through to the back and passed out to his wing, as a good centre should.

If ever there was circumstantial evidence against a man, here it was against Rand-Brown.

If Rand-Brown were really, as he suspected, the writer of the letter, the bat must be in this room somewhere.

Do you remember,” asked Trevor, “saying that you thought it must be Rand-Brown who wrote those letters?

Whether Rand-Brown knew anything about the affair or not, it was quite certain that the bat was not with him.

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