rand
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: rands
Sense 1
The border of an area of land, now especially marshland.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A strip of leather used to fit the heels of a shoe.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A rocky slope, especially the area over a river valley; specifically, the Rand
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
The currency of South Africa, divided into 100 cents.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “rand” mean?
The border of an area of land, now especially marshland.
Is “rand” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.