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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Rancet,) Rannsett, n. [Cf. Rancing,vbl. n., also later Eng. dial. rance ‘wooden cross-bar between the legs of a chair or table’ (SND, s.v. Rance n.).] A prop or support; ? a cross-bar. — 1687 Dunkeld Presb. II 471.
2 daills for rannsetts to the tables
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