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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Ranting, Ranttine, vbl. n. (Erron. for, or altered f., rantring Rantering vbl. n.) —1611 Tailor's Acc. Bk. A 94b.
For the ranttine of his clock a1700 Bk. Dunvegan I 207.
Ranting the clock
