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
Useful english dictionary. 2012.