CRANNOG


Meaning of CRANNOG in English

[ 'kranəg ]

■ noun an ancient Scottish or Irish fortified dwelling constructed in a lake or marsh.

Origin

C17: from Ir. crannóg , Sc. Gaelic crannag , from crann 'tree, beam'.

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