The Collaborative International Dictionary
Rand \Rand\ (r[a^]nd), n. [D.] (D. pron. r[.a]nt) Rim; edge; border. [South Africa]
2. The monetary unit of the Union of South Africa.
The Rand, a rocky gold-bearing ridge in South Africa, about thirty miles long, on which Johannesburg is situated; also, the gold-mining district including this ridge.
Usage examples of "the rand".
Both officers looked from the Rand to the chest hidden by Loial's striped blanket and back again.
When I act queerly it's because of my mental condition and the Rand-Black.
Both officers looked from the Rand to the chest hidden by Loial’.
It was all very well for him to take over the Rand-Brown contract, and settle it himself, in order to save Trevor from a very bad quarter of an hour, but Trevor was one of those people who object strongly to the interference of other people in their private business.
That was the Rand she knew, even to the flush that rose in his cheeks every time he looked at her or Elayne, either one.
We know now it didn't come from the Rand estate or Robert Rand's life insurance.
Those who do not shrink at such butchery will seek out the Rand al’.
Not all of you will go together for there are many mines along the Rand.