creaght

noun

ˈkrā(ḵ)t

plural -s

1

Irish : a herd of cattle driven about for pasture or with a warring band

2

Irish : rapparee

Word History

Etymology

Irish Gaelic caoraidheacht, from Middle Irish caeraigheacht, from Old Irish caera sheep; probably akin to Latin caper goat

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