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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rantle, n. [Cf. Norw. randa-tre, rand-aas. Also in the later dials. of Sc. and north. Eng.] The horizontal beam fixed across the chimney, from which were hung pothooks, etc. — 1671 Stirling Common Good 70.
For a tree to be ane rantle to Donalds hous
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