rand 1
/rand/ , n.
1. (in shoemaking) a strip of leather set in a shoe at the heel before the lifts are attached.
2. Brit. Dial.
a. a strip or long slice.
b. a border or margin.
v.t.
3. to provide (footwear) with rands.
[ bef. 900; ME, OE; c. D, G rand border, margin ]
rand 2
/rand/ , n.
a coin and monetary unit of the Republic of South Africa, equal to 100 cents. Abbr.: R.
[ 1960-65; ]