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cateran Definition

cat·eran (kat′ər ən)

noun

a Scottish Highlands brigand

Etymology: Scot catherein < Gael ceathairne, common people

cateran Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • Gaelic: And of course protecting Peebles-shire cattle and maidens from the Gaelic caterans and reivers.

Browse dictionary entries near cateran

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  5. ‹ catenulate
  6. ‹ catenate
  7. ‹ catenary
  8. ‹ catena
  9. ‹ category
  10. ‹ categorize
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