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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Randing, vbl. n. [e.m.E. and ME rend Rind v., f. rend-, stem of F. rendre Rander v.] The action of rendering (tallow). —1583 Edinb. B. Rec. IV 313.
For randing of talloun 1593 Ib. V 83.
The candilmakers … throw randing and metting of thair talloun in thair forebuithis and forehoussis … rayses sic vyle … savoures that [etc.]
