GRETNA GREEN


Meaning of GRETNA GREEN in English

I. |gretnə| ̷ ̷ noun

Usage: often capitalized 1st G

Etymology: from Gretna parish, Scotland

: a moderate yellowish green to green that is less strong than Killarney green

II. noun

Usage: usually capitalized both Gs

Etymology: from Gretna Green, Scottish village on the English border, famous for the runaway marriages performed there

: a place where many eloping couples are married

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