Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of Scottish place-names).
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†ARANFREW. Also Aranthrew (Rnf. 1835 D. Webster Rhymes 81), Arenthrou (Ayr. 1826 Galt Last of the Lairds xxiii.), Arinthrow (Rnf. 1832 Laird of Logan (1837) 122). Old local forms of Renfrew (Lnk. 1880 P. McArthur Amusements 65). [ɑrən′fru, — ′θru].