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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rangeing, Raynging, Randging, vbl. n. [e.m.E. ra(u)nging (c1610).] The action of ranging, in sense 2 of Rang(e v. —1606 Reg. Great S. 634/1.
Lie rangeing de lie Lowmounthes 1654 Retours II Inq. Spec. Fife (1591).
The office of raynging the Lowmonds of Falkland 1679 Fawside Coal Compt 48.
4 dayes randging
