1. n.1 the chief monetary unit of South Africa and some neighbouring countries.
2 S.Afr. a ridge of high ground on either side of a river.
Etymology: Afrik., edge, rel. to RAND(2): sense
1. f. the Rand, gold-field district near Johannesburg 2. n. a levelling-strip of leather between the heel and sides of a shoe or boot.
Etymology: OE f. Gmc