A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rane, Raine, v. [? f. Ranen. Cf. Rame v.] a. intr. To utter a continuous noise; to roar. b. To rail or complain. c. tr. To utter (something) repeatedly. —a. c1420 Wynt. v 2987 (W).
As he [the dragon] ranyis [R. rewmys, C. rinnys] and he beris, All the toune in stynk he steris —b. 1513 Doug. vii ix 90.
Thar the detestabill weris, euer in ane, Agane the fatis all, thai cry and rane —c. 1560 Rolland Seven S. 2707.
Thocht of thy tale ane worde be neuer trew, Lesings to raine, thow takis bot lytill rek
