craggan

noun

crag·​gan
ˈkragən
plural -s
: a rude earthenware vessel for domestic use made in the Hebrides

Word History

Etymology

Scottish Gaelic cragan, akin to Middle Irish crocān pot, probably from Old English crocca

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“Craggan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craggan. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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