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crannog

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cran·nog  (krng)
n.
An ancient Irish dwelling or fort built on an artificial island in a lake or marsh.
[Irish Gaelic crannóg, wooden structure, pole, from Middle Irish crannóc, from Old Irish, from crann, tree.]
crannog [ˈkrænəg], crannoge [ˈkrænədʒ]
n
(Social Science / Archaeology) an ancient Celtic lake or bog dwelling dating from the late Bronze Age to the 16th century ad, often fortified and used as a refuge
[from Irish Gaelic crannóg, from Old Irish crann tree]


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