_rantan_
randan " right in the _rantans_" - meaning completely intoxicated This to me is a very typical Newfoundland expression, having after used it myself and having heard numerous other people use it . I have heard many Newfoundland say when referring to people they had probably seen the night b...
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Summary: | randan " right in the _rantans_" - meaning completely intoxicated This to me is a very typical Newfoundland expression, having after used it myself and having heard numerous other people use it . I have heard many Newfoundland say when referring to people they had probably seen the night before in a club - " he was right in the rantans ' meaning of course he was very drunk. Yes DICT CEN. JW Not used Not used Withdrawn [see 'randy', randans'] NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY The end of line 4 seems to be cut off. |
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