clachan

noun

clach·​an ˈkla-ḵən How to pronounce clachan (audio)
Scotland and Ireland
: hamlet

Word History

Etymology

Middle English (Scots), from Scottish Gaelic

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of clachan was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Clachan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clachan. Accessed 7 Oct. 2024.

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