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ranny

noun (1)
ran·​ny | \ ˈrani\
plural -es

Definition of ranny

 (Entry 1 of 2)

dialectal, England
: shrew sense 1

ranny

noun (2)
ran·​ny | \ ˈranē\
plural -es

Definition of ranny (Entry 2 of 2)

: a poor quality calf of mongrel breeding

History and Etymology for ranny

Noun (1)

probably modification of Latin araneus (mus), from araneus of a spider (from aranea spider) + mus mouse

Noun (2)

origin unknown

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