cran \Cran\ (kr[a^]n), Crane \Crane\ (kr[=a]n), n. [Scot., fr. Gael. crann.] A measure for fresh herrings, — as many as will fill a barrel. [Scot.] —H. Miller. Source.
Posted at November 4, 2003 10:07 AMI have to ask: why?
Posted by: Ann on November 5, 2003 11:24 AMThe word came up in conversation, and well, I was curious as to its definition and origin, and the blog seemed a likely place to store it.
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