Definition of cateran
: a former military irregular or brigand of the Scottish Highlands
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Origin and Etymology of cateran
Middle English (Scots) ketharan, probably from Medieval Latin katheranus, from Scottish Gaelic ceithearn band of fighting men
First Known Use: 14th century
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