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< Cranmer, Thomas
cranny >
cran·nog
(kr
n
g)
KEY
NOUN:
An ancient Irish dwelling or fort built on an artificial island in a lake or marsh.
ETYMOLOGY:
Irish Gaelic
crannóg
,
wooden structure, pole
, from Middle Irish
crannóc
, from Old Irish, from
crann
,
tree
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