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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Ringand, ppl. adj.¹ [Ring v.² Cf. the later dial. ringing-stone, a large boulder, so-called ‘because of the sound given forth when struck’ (SND, s.v. Ring v.² 4).] a. Ringand bell = Bell n.¹ 1. Cf. e.m.E. ringing bel (1557). b. In place-names: ? Resounding, re-echoing. —a. 1560 Rolland Seven S. 4957.
Ilk ane had … Into thair hand ane lytill ringand bell —b. 1475 Antiq. Aberd. & B. III 585.
Lie Ringand Well 1615 Aberd. B. Rec. II 324.
And thairfra to the ringand stane lying on the west syde of the medow of Brotherfeild