Arran
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈaɹən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Arran is a noun meaning (Yorkshire, obsolete) spider.
Meaning
(Yorkshire, obsolete) spider.
Example Sentences
Sweep'th Arrans down, till all be clean neer lin, Els he'l leauk all Agye when he comes in […]
Shoo wor a beautiful lass—cheeks like a rose, hair colour o' gowd, an' fine an' silky as an arran web.
"And th' arrand (spider)? Yes, but I hev: I 've read th' history o' Scotland, and happen knaw as mich on't as ye; and I understand ye to mean to say ye 'll persevere."
Word Forms
- arrans
- arrand
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pam, angus.
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