craig

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈkrāg

plural -s

Scottish

: crag entry 1

craig

2 of 2

noun (2)

"

variants or less commonly craigie or craigy

-gi

plural craigs also craigies

Scottish

: crag entry 2

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English crag (rock)

Noun (2)

craig from Middle English crag, crage; craigie, craigy, diminutive of craig (neck)

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