CAIRN


Meaning of CAIRN in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' kern

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English (Sc) carne, from Scottish Gaelic carn; akin to Old Irish & W carn cairn

Date: 15th century

: a heap of stones piled up as a memorial or as a landmark

– cairned \ ' kernd \ adjective

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