Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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RENDLING, vbl.n. In comb. rendling claith, the cloth used for straining the curds in cheese-making (Rxb.3 1931).
[Vbl. formation from Eng. rendles, rennet. Cf. nonce Eng. rendling, curdling, setting.]