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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rance-piller, n. Also: raynge-. [OF renche (1363 in Larousse, mod. F. ranche) the supporting prop for the rail of a cart. Also in the later Sc. dial. Cf. 19th c. Eng. rance a strut or support (1867), also a pillar of coal (1883). See also Rancing vbl. n. Cf. Rins n.] A supporting pillar or prop. — 1608 Haddington B. Rec. (Robb) 27 April.
Ane tenement … quhilk is rwinous, & will fall doun without it be helpit, and thairfor he is purposit to … big it in better forme and with rance pillers in the foir front 1612 Edinb. B. Rec. VI 92.
That the sam [kirk] sall be theikit and haif fyve raynge pillers within the samyn