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rane1 /reɪn/(also raen, ren, rone) Scottish. Now rare nounA prolonged or repeated cry or utterance; a long string of words; a rhyme, a song. Origin Late 15th century (in an earlier sense). Origin uncertain; perhaps from Scottish Gaelic rán shout, roar. Scottish Gaelic rann has also been compared. rane2 /reɪn/(also raen) Scottish. Now rare verb [no object] To wail or complain incessantly or repeatedly; to utter a continuous noise. Also with object: to utter (something) repeatedly, to recite (something). Origin Early 16th century; earliest use found in Gavin Douglas (c1476–1522), poet and bishop of Dunkeld. Origin uncertain; perhaps from rane. |