Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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RAY, n.2 A corner of a kiln-barn where the dried oats were stored, a recess or receptacle in a corner of a barn for holding grain (Ork. 1929 Marw.). [re:]
[O.N. rá, a corner, nook. The vowel sound in Ork. is due to Scots. Cf. n.Eng. dial. ray, a corner.]